Commemorative Benches and Trees
This Commemorative Program provides the opportunity for individuals to commemorate benches and trees in celebration of loved ones. It permits the Town to install benches or trees in parks and public areas at a reduced cost to the Town. To participate, you must apply and submit payment for the commemoration that best suits your needs.
- The submission period for 2025 commemoration submissions are anticipated to be from January to June 2025, with installation before December 31, 2025.
Commemorative Bench
When applying for a commemorative bench, the preliminary decision will be the location, which will determine the bench type and the commemoration period. Commemoration periods can be extended at the end of the original commemoration timeframe, either 10 years for a metal bench or 5 years for a wood trail bench.
Apply for the Commemorative Bench. Applications must be submitted before sending payment.
Fees for Bench Commemorations
| Commemorative Bench Type | Fees | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Bench - new commemoration |
$3,678 +13%HST |
Includes inscribed plaque, installed on a concrete pad with a 10-year commemoration period |
| Wood Trail Bench - new commemoration |
$1,577 +13%HST |
Includes inscribed plaque, installed on a concrete pad, 5-year commemoration period |
| Renewal Metal Bench |
$2,627 +13%HST |
Additional 5-year commemoration - for an already commemorated bench - no plaque changes |
| Renewal Wood Trail Bench |
$526 +13%HST |
Additional 5-year commemoration - for an already commemorated bench - no plaque changes |
| Plaque Replacement / Change Request |
$211 +13%HST |
Replacing a plaque on a commemorated bench, includes engraving, installation, maintenance and administrative costs. |
* Fees are subject to change annually
Commemorative Tree
When applying for the commemorative tree program you will be required to choose the location from a list of sites and choose from the approved tree species list. Both choices are identified on the application and are subject to change yearly based on availability.
Locations and tree species are identified on the application and are subject to change yearly based on availability.
Apply for a Commemorative Tree. Applications must be submitted before sending payment.
Fees for Tree Commemorations
| Commemorative Tree - species | Fee | Details |
| 50-100 mm caliper tree from approved tree species list on application | $841 +13%HST |
Includes tree from approved tree species list on the application, planting, watering, staking, fertilizing for 2 years and a certificate (if requested on the application) Includes being identified for Earth Day on our Environment webpage |
Fees are subject to change annually
The intake for Commemorative Bench and Tree submission will take place annually, with installation/planting occurring before December 31st of that intake year.
The Town of Amherstburg has final approval of all commemoration requests.
Those who require accommodation for submitting the bench or tree applications can visit Town Hall of the Libro Centre, where a Customer Service Representative will assist them with the application process, or call 519-736-5712. Appointments are recommended.
