Tree memorial plaques — Finish and optional backing affect the final price.

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Memorial tree plaques

A tree that grows, and their name beside it.

from £95.50

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Planting a tree is a living way to remember someone. Mark it with a plaque in their name, in brass or stainless steel on a solid oak board with a black steel ground stake that stands beside the tree, never fixed to it. See a free online proof, or send us your words on WhatsApp and we’ll design it for you.

Names, dates and tribute wording
Garden and wall memorials
Brass or stainless steel finishes
Optional wood backing

Size, wording and fitting

Choose the size and finish.

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Fix it beside the tree, not to it

Screws and wire damage a growing tree, and the bark slowly swallows anything fixed to it. Stand the plaque beside it instead: we fix the plate to a solid oak board on a chunky black steel ground stake that pushes straight into the soil at the foot of the tree, as in the photos below. Ask us for the stake on WhatsApp. A short post, a nearby wall or a fence work too.

Choose a size for the words and the setting

A 200 × 150 mm plaque suits a name, dates and a line about them. A5 (210 × 148 mm) is the most popular size for a memorial tree, with room for a dedication such as “This cherry tree was planted in loving memory of”. Choose A4 (297 × 210 mm) for a school, a community orchard or several names, or a round plaque for a short dedication.

Pick a finish that suits the garden

Stainless steel keeps its silver colour outdoors. Brass is warm and traditional and slowly mellows outside; aged brass starts darker and keeps developing gently. An oak backing board suits a sheltered spot in the garden; in an open, exposed position choose a metal plaque without backing.

Check first if the tree is in a public place

Parks, churchyards, schools and cemeteries usually have rules for memorial trees and plaques. Ask the site manager or council about the permitted size, material, wording and fixing before ordering; many councils run their own tree dedication schemes. Approving our proof does not replace their permission.

Ideas from real-life settings

Memorial tree plaques in place.

Brushed brass memorial plaque for Jim Partridge on an oak board and black steel ground stake beside a young flowering cherry tree — **A cherry tree for Grandad.** A5 brushed brass on an oak board, on a black steel ground stake.

Brushed stainless steel memorial plaque for Margaret Ellis, with a scalloped border, on an oak board and ground stake beside a young oak in autumn — **An oak on the village green.** A5 brushed stainless steel with a scalloped border, on an oak board and ground stake.

Brushed brass memorial plaque for Joan Hargreaves on an oak board and black steel ground stake beside a young apple tree in blossom — **Mum’s apple tree.** A5 brushed brass on an oak board and ground stake, at the foot of the tree.

Brushed stainless steel plaque from Ashfield Primary School in memory of a teacher, on an oak board and ground stake beside a newly planted tree — **A school’s tree for a much-loved teacher.** A5 brushed stainless steel on an oak board and ground stake, on the school field.

Brushed brass memorial plaque for Grandpa Ted, with a scalloped border, on an oak board and ground stake beside a young rowan with orange berries — **A rowan for Grandpa Ted.** A5 brushed brass with a scalloped border, on an oak board and ground stake.

Brushed stainless steel memorial plaque for David Rowlands on an oak board and ground stake beside a young magnolia in flower — **A magnolia to sit beside.** A5 brushed stainless steel on an oak board and ground stake, in the border.

Brushed brass memorial plaque for Lucy May Bennett on an oak board and ground stake beside a newly planted sapling, with gardening gloves and a trowel on the soil — **Planted together.** A5 brushed brass on an oak board, its ground stake pushed into the fresh soil.

Stainless steel pet memorial plaque for Biscuit the spaniel, with a scalloped border, on an oak board and ground stake beside a young silver birch — **A silver birch for Biscuit.** A5 brushed stainless steel with a scalloped border, on an oak board and ground stake.

Brushed brass dedication plaque for the Roy Atkins Orchard on an oak board and ground stake beside a young fruit tree on an allotment — **A community orchard.** A5 brushed brass on an oak board and ground stake, at the first tree in the row.

Brushed stainless steel memorial plaque for Claire Watson on an oak board and ground stake beneath a young red Japanese acer — **Mum’s acer.** A5 brushed stainless steel on an oak board and ground stake, in the bark mulch.

A place for the plaque

Plan the mounting
before the wording.

The setting decides how much room you have and how close someone can get to read it.

On a bench, wall or timber support

Measure the flat fixing area, including any narrow bench slats. Keep holes away from joints and edges. Standard fixings are included; tell us what you are mounting to so the fixing arrangement can be checked. A wall or a separate timber support can give a tree dedication a clear place without fastening the plaque to the living tree.

At a shared garden or public bench

Ask whoever manages the site for their permitted dimensions and mounting position before designing. Put the plaque where planting will not cover the inscription, and leave access for cleaning. If you have an existing bracket or support, send its dimensions with your enquiry.

Looking after the finish

Care depends on the selected finish. Check the care instructions before using polish or abrasive cleaners, especially on a sealed, aged or coated surface. Ask us about the intended location before ordering if it is particularly exposed or near the sea.

Compare brass, steel and backing options ↗

Words to make your own

Garden plaque wording examples.

These are sample inscriptions, not customer commissions. Change the names and wording, then use the proof to check the fit.

A short bench dedication

Start with a bench size

In memory of Margaret Ellis
1942–2024
Always happiest in the garden

A longer family tribute

Start with A5

In loving memory of
David Thompson
1951–2023
A much-loved husband, dad and grandad.
We remember you here,
in the garden you loved.

A community tree dedication

Consider A5 or A4

This oak was planted
to celebrate fifty years
of our community garden.
With thanks to everyone
who has helped it grow.
1976–2026

Marking the opening of a garden, school space or community project? Our opening plaque guide covers formal names, roles and ceremony dates.

Can’t see exactly what you need?

Tell us what you want. We’ll make it.

Almost any size, shape or wording: memorials, tree and garden dedications, house names, awards, logos, and portraits engraved from your own photos. Send us a few words, a sketch or a photo of the spot on WhatsApp, and we’ll design it for you and send a free proof, usually within 3 working hours.

Message us on WhatsApp Or use the design form ↗

No obligation. You only pay once you’re happy with your proof.

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Tell us your idea
Wording, size, where it’s going, or a picture of something you like.
02
We design it
A proof drawn to size, by WhatsApp or email.
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Approve, then pay
Ask for changes until it’s right.

A little help choosing.

Compare the brass and stainless steel finishes before choosing a material. For a ceremony, building dedication or a list of contributors, see opening plaques and formal inscriptions.

Help before you order

Your questions, answered.

Have something else in mind?

Ask us on WhatsApp ↗

Can I fix a plaque to a tree?

We recommend not fixing it to the tree itself. Screws and wire damage a growing tree and the bark grows over them. Stand the plaque beside the tree on an oak board and black steel ground stake (ask us on WhatsApp), or fix it to a short post, a nearby wall or a fence.

What size should a memorial tree plaque be?

A5 (210 × 148 mm) suits most memorial trees: a dedication line, a name, dates and a short message. Choose 200 × 150 mm for shorter wording, or A4 for a school, a community planting or several names.

What should a tree memorial plaque say?

Most start with a dedication such as “This oak was planted in memory of”, then the name, the dates and a short line about them, such as “who loved this garden”. Send us a few words on WhatsApp if you would like help with the wording.

Will the plaque last outdoors?

Yes. Our brass and stainless steel plaques are 1.5 mm solid metal with etched, paint-filled lettering. Stainless steel keeps its colour and brass mellows slowly outside. For an open, exposed spot choose a metal plaque without wood backing.

Can you add a photo or portrait?

Yes, on A5 and larger plaques. Send a favourite photo of a person or pet on WhatsApp and we turn it into engraving artwork beside the wording, with a free proof before you pay.

Can you design it for me?

Yes. Send us the wording, the kind of tree and where the plaque will go on WhatsApp, and we send you a proof drawn to size, usually within 3 working hours.

Put your words in place.

Create your layout and see the price before you pay.

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