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Commemorative Program

Decorative :  Commemorative Program, Bench and Tree Commemoration

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 2024 commemoration submissions are anticipated to be from January to June 2024, with installation before December 31, 2024.
  • 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. 

To apply for a commemorative bench, CLICK HERE. Applications must be submitted before sending payment.

Fees for Bench Commemorations
Commemorative Bench TypeFeesDetails
Metal Bench - new commemoration

$3,500

+13%HST

Includes inscribed plaque, installed on a concrete pad with a 10-year commemoration period
Wood Trail Bench - new commemoration

$1,500

+13%HST

Includes inscribed plaque, installed on a concrete pad, 5-year commemoration period
Renewal Metal Bench

$2,500

+13%HST

Additional 5-year commemoration - for an already commemorated bench - no plaque changes
Renewal Wood Trail Bench $500
+13%HST
Additional 5-year commemoration - for an already commemorated bench - no plaque changes
Plaque Replacement / Change Request

$200

+13%HST

Replacing a plaque on a commemorated bench, includes engraving, installation, maintenance and administrative costs.

 * Fees are subject to change annually

Image of Metal Commemorative Bench $3,500 + HST         Image of a Wood Trail Bench - $1,500+HST

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 & tree species are identified on the application and are subject to change yearly based on availability. 

To apply for a commemorative tree, CLICK HERE. Applications must be submitted before sending payment.

Fees for Tree Commemorations
Commemoration Tree - speciesFeeDetails
50-100 mm caliper tree from approved tree species list on application

$800

+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 & 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 that require accommodation for the submission for the bench or tree applications can visit Town Hall or The Libro Centre, and a Customer Service Representative will assist you with the application process or call 519-736-5712.  Appointments are recommended.