A Tree Instead

  one tree... one lifetime of memories

FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions

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Where are the trees planted?


All the trees are planted by
non-profit third party organizations, usually in public areas like national forests or specific reforestation places up to them. Most of the projects are to replenish arid zones or newly built areas. All trees have a planting verification. The trees will be planted accordingly with the reforestation projects regulations based on season, location and tree specie. Being this an eco-friendly gift in dedication of a loved one, the location would be better selected by the reforestation project where life will raise planting the trees where most are needed. Based on that though, the tree will be located in areas not easy to access but greatly appreciated for generations to come where the earth will be greener because of the tree planted in dedication today.

 

Do the trees have any plaque or identification?


The trees do not have any identification on or around them. As expressed before, sometimes based on the reforestation location, the site where the trees are planted is not very easy to access. Just the thought that a tree is growing in name of a loved one, followed by a consideration of leaving a greener planet for future generations, are more than enough argument to dedicate a tree no matter where it is located.

 

How does the Tree-Certificate Looks like?


You can choose among all of our designs or send us your own

 

What type of tree is planted?


The tree planted will be a local tree based on the reforestation projects needs and tree species.

 

What is the impact of one tree planted?


A healthy tree stores about 13 to 20 pounds of carbon annually.

 

What do the receiver and sender get? 


The receiver gets an elegant Tree Certificate, with the name of Honoree, sender(s) and receiver(s). The sender gets a notice with the tree memorial number.

 

How long does it take for the certificate to get there?

 

During check out, you will have the opportunity of choosing the shipping method. Certified mail will take approximately 2 to 4 business days to arrive it destination and it has a tracking number. If no one is to receive it, usps officer will leave a note to claim the package. If is not claimed, it will be returned to the sender. As per usps regulations, they will attempts 3 times for delivery and then it will be returned. Approximately drop-off at the post office, 3 attempts to delivery from usps and return takes 20 days. A Tree Instead Corporation will not be responsible for packages unclaimed. A Tree Instead send the packages certified to have proved with tracking number that the package was delivery as per customer request during check out.

Use Express delivery option if you would like the package to arrive next day. The order has to be posted before 5 p.m. eastern time, for A Tree Instead Corporation to be able to mail it the same day. It is up to usps delivery availability to arrive next day, but the package will be drop-off the same day as stated before. Saturdays and Sundays express delivery, will be drop off Monday morning. Express delivery has a tracking number. International delivery will be mailed as any other order but the time of traveling it is up to usps. An international delivery does not have tracking number neither time of delivery; as before, it will base on usps availability.

If I want the certificate to go to Canada, How long does it take for the certificate to get there?

 

It takes between 7 to 10 business days for the certificate arrives it destination from Florida.


Where is the tracking number of my order

 

Please click here to find where within the Order Shipping Notice the tracking number is located.
 
Is Funeral Home Delivery Available?

During check out, you may choose Express for Delivery option. The order has to be posted before 5 p.m. eastern time to be able to mail it the same day. Saturdays and Sundays express delivery, will be drop off Monday morning. Please add the family information and the funeral home name inside the additional information box and shipping address respectively. 

Can I change the wording in the certificate or/and add a photo?

Yes. You have the option of using our wording in the certificate, or you can send us your own one. Most of the times, just a few words from your part, will make a greater impact at the receivers end when the certificate arrives. At the same time, if you prefer to use another design or/and add a photo, image or any kind of picture in the certificate, we will adjust it to make it as you request. Just specify during check-out inside the additional information box, the wording we should use and advice of the image you will be sending if that is the case. Send us your photo to info@atreeinstead.com including your invoice number.

Why Going Green Today Is Important?


There are many reasons why we need to move to a greener world as a society. Going green seems to be the gospel these days and there is valuable substance in this trend. By planting trees, you are preserving life. Not only by planting trees you are keeping the memories of your loved one growing but also you are helping to leave a healthier planet for generations to come. On the same token, think green when you are buying the items for your use. Legitimate green products and companies can form the basis of an ecologically responsible society. By buying concentrated and go-green products for your personal use and products for your can make a positive impact on your budget. If you want to know our recommendation, based on the ones we use, please let us know.

 
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Words of Sympathy

When sending a sympathy card or note of condolence it is often difficult to know what to say or how to phrase your thoughts and feelings. We have compiled a list of appropriate and warm sympathy sayings to give you a guideline of what to write in a sympathy card.  Feel free to combine phrases and write what feels natural and comfortable to you.  The most important thing to remember while writing this is that your sympathy message comes from the heart.  Your friend or loved one is going to appreciate that you are acknowledging their grief and honoring their loss.

We encourage your sympathy message to include a sentence or two sharing a memory of the deceased. Most people relate that receiving cards with personal memories helps them in their healing journey. They want to recall the wonderful and special memories of their loved one and when you share some special aspects of your relationship with the deceased, it brings warmth to their grieving heart. If you did not have a personal relationship with the deceased, don't worry and don't stretch to make up a memory.  Just know that your message of sympathy will be appreciated.
◦You are in my thoughts.
◦Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
◦We are thinking of you.
◦We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
◦With deepest sympathy,
◦My sincere sympathy,
◦Our warmest condolences,
◦With heartfelt condolences,
◦Please accept my condolences,
◦We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of “name of deceased”. 
◦Remember that we love and care about you.
◦As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of “name of the deceased”.
◦With caring thoughts,
◦With loving memories of “name of deceased”,
◦Sent with love and remembrance,
◦Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
◦“Name of Deceased” will remain in our hearts forever.
◦We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
We send you thoughts of comfort.
◦Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
◦With love and hugs,
◦We will miss “name of deceased”. 
◦We share comfort in knowing “name of deceased” is no longer suffering.  We send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without “name of deceased”.
◦Remembering you and “name of deceased” in our minds and in our hearts.
◦With thoughts of peace and courage for you,
◦We send you thoughts of peace and courage.
◦Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about  “name of deceased” death.  We are here to support you in your grieving process.  With sincere sympathy,
◦“Name of deceased” brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him/her!
◦May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
◦Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
◦Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
◦May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.

Sympathy Quotes

◦May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more....   Sufi Blessing
◦Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.&   From a Headstone in Ireland
◦Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.&   Author Unknown
◦If the future seems overwhelming, remember that it comes one moment at a time.   Beth Mende Conny
◦They say love beyond the world cannot be separated by it.  Death cannot kill what never dies.   William Penn
◦To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.   Thomas Campbell
◦Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.   Robert Louis Stevenson
◦As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens...    Author Unknown
◦Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower, We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind.   William Wordsworth
◦You don't get over it, you just get through it.  Your don't get by it, because you can't get around it.  It doesn't 'get better'; it just gets different.  Everyday... Grief puts on a new face....   Wendy Feireisen
◦Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that are happy.   Author Unknown
◦When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.   Author Unknown
◦I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.  They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.  Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.  We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.   Leo Buscaglia
◦For some moments in life there are no words.   David Seltzer, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
◦When the heart grieves over what is has lost, the spirit rejoices over what it has left.   Sufi

◦Each new life, no matter how brief, forever changes the world.   Unknown

◦How very quietly you tiptoed into our world, silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footprints have left upon our hearts.   Unknown
◦As you danced in the light with joy, love lifted you. As you brushed against this world so gently, you lifted us.   TC Ring

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May God console you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
(Ha'makom yenahem etkhem betokh she'ar avelei Tziyonvi'Yerushalayim).
Ha'makom
Yenahem
Betokh She'air Avelei Tziyon vi'Yerushaliyim
Shalom
Baruch Dayan Emet
Aninut deep sorrow
Shivah lamenting
Sheloshim
Yud-bet chodesh
Yahrzeit