Tree with in-ground plaque
There are two ways to participate:
1. Make a tax-deductible donation in any amount to help us replace many trees that have or will soon reach the end of their life. Simply click on the "Donate" button at the top of the page.
2. For a $1,200 donation - You can plant a Tribute Tree in honor of someone special. - See details below.
Your help is sincerely appreciated.
Example plaque
Plant a Live Oak Tribute Tree – $1,200
A living gift that grows for many generations.
Last day to order for this planting season is February 15, 2020.
Planting locations will be selected by CPG staff with assistance from a certified arborist. You can request that your tree be planted in any of the three city owned cemeteries. The trees will be planted and maintained by City of Selma Cemetery Department staff along with Cemetery Preservation Group staff and volunteers. During the establishment period (approximately three years), Cemetery Preservation Group volunteers will closely inspect, monitor and maintain the trees, replacing any that are damaged or dead.
You will receive the following: 1 Live Oak Tree, approximately 10 ft tall, planted in any of the 3 city owned cemeteries in Selma with a customized 4″x 6″ bronze, in-ground plaque, a certificate, and a photo of the tree and plaque.
For more information or to initiate the Tribute Tree process, contact Doug Buster at Cemetery Preservation Group, Inc. phone 334-872-3332 or email doug@CPGmail.org
Below are just a few of the many trees that are nearing the end of their life.
