Memorials + Honorariums
Thank you for considering a memorial or an honorarium at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
In addition to monetary donations, there are different options for physical memorials or honorariums: bricks, pavers, trees, or something from our Wish List. Each offers a unique way to:
- remember a loved one
- honor a special person
- celebrate a birth or other occasion
- celebrate one of life’s great moments
The Arboretum is a 501(c)3 corporation. All donations are tax-deductible. [Brick, paver, and tree purchases are not tax-deductible.]
Bricks
Add your own personalized garden brick to the Memorial Walkway at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. A garden brick is an inscribed red brick, inlaid in one of the Arboretum’s lovely garden walkways. Your brick is professionally engraved with your personal information/message. [Donation: $250.]
ENGRAVED RED BRICK OPTIONS
Due to the constraints of engraving, messages are limited to:
- 2 lines / 10 characters* on each line / size: 7 3/4" x 4" / cost: $250
If you already know the 20 characters you want engraved on a brick, please click the button below to purchase your brick now.
After successfully processing your donation, you will be redirected to the Brick Info Form page to specify your message.
*Every letter, number, space, comma, or period counts as a character. Insignia (e.g., a heart, shamrock, angel, or musical note) is allowed but counts as a character.
Pavers
Add your own personalized garden paver to the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. A garden paver is an inscribed paver, inlaid in one of the Arboretum’s entry plazas to the edible Garden of Eat'n. Three sizes are available and will be professionally engraved with your personal information/message. [Donation: $300 to $750.]
ENGRAVED GARDEN PAVER OPTIONS
Due to the constraints of engraving, messages are limited to:
- Medium: 2 or 3 lines / 14 characters* on each line / size: 9¼" by 4½" / cost: $300
- Large: 4 or 5 lines / 14 characters* on each line / size: 9¼" by 9¼" / cost: $500
- Extra Large: 4 or 5 lines / 20 characters* on each line / size: 9¼" by 14" / cost: $750
If you already know the size and characters you want engraved on a garden paver, please click the button below to purchase now.
After successfully processing your donation, you will be redirected to the Paver Info Form page to specify your message.
*Every letter, number, space, comma, or period counts as a character. Insignia (e.g., a heart, shamrock, angel, or musical note) is allowed but counts as a character.
Trees
Dedicating a tree to someone represents a living tribute that will benefit present and future generations to come.
Whether a memorial or honorarium, this tree will serve as a way to show respect, admiration, and remembrance.
Donation: $800
A memorial/honorarium staked plaque is included with the purchase. [See example (at left).]
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Use this form to request a call or meeting with our organization about a tree, bench, or legacy donation. THANK YOU!
Wish List
Another great giving option is to select and fund a meaningful Wish List item. Our Wish List Page features items that are currently needed at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Any form of contribution you can give towards these projects will benefit us greatly while remembering a loved one or honoring and celebrating a special person.
Here are just a few Wish List options. Click the button below to see more!
