Trees are often symbols of growth, strength, and remembrance, making them a meaningful way to honour loved ones and celebrate important life milestones. Through the City of Kamloops' Memorial Program, residents have the opportunity to create lasting tributes that contribute to the beauty and health of the community for generations to come.
Did you know? You can commemorate a person, mark a significant date—such as a birthday, marriage, or anniversary—recognize an important event or achievement—such as a graduation—or any other milestone.
Did you know? Each memorial tree, bench, or picnic includes a personalized plaque, creating a lasting tribute that can be visited and appreciated for years to come.
Did you know? Families can take part in the tree planting process.
Rather than simply dedicating a tree from afar, loved ones can meet with a City arborist at the planting site and help plant the tree themselves, including placing soil around the roots as it takes its place in the landscape. For many families, this hands-on experience creates a special moment of reflection and connection, transforming a tree into a living legacy.
As the trees grow, they become part of Kamloops' urban forest, providing shade, improving air quality, supporting biodiversity, and enhancing the beauty of neighbourhoods throughout the city.
Did you know? Residents can also explore these living legacies through the City's public Memorial Tree and Bench Tour Map. The interactive map serves as a self-guided tour, highlighting memorial trees, benches, and picnic tables located throughout the community.
The Memorial Program is one of the many ways the City helps foster meaningful connections between people and the urban forest. While each tree, bench, or picnic table represents a personal story, collectively, they create a greener, healthier, and more vibrant community.
Through the Memorial Program, families are honouring loved ones and helping create a lasting legacy that future generations of Kamloops residents will enjoy for years to come.
To learn more, visit Kamloops.ca/Cemeteries.
