Memorials & Honorariums

Memorial/ Honorarium Trees:

Memorial & Honorarium trees require a donation of $1,200 for a new tree and $800 for an established tree.  The variety of tree for the memorial will be chosen by the person, or group, gifting the tree from a list of plants provided by the Iowa Arboretum.

Memorial/ Honorarium Shrubs:

Memorial & Honorarium shrubs require a donation of $350.00 for a new shrub or $300 for an established shrub.  The variety of shrub for the memorial will be chosen by the person, or group, gifting the shrub from a list of plants provided by the Iowa Arboretum.

Memorial/ Honorarium Benches:

A memorial garden bench placed on the Iowa Arboretum grounds requires a donation of $1,500.00.  The price includes the solid teak bench with an engraved label.  Placement of the bench is determined by the Iowa Arboretum staff. However, requests are gladly accepted.

Engraved Brick:

Memorial/ honorarium engraved bricks are available for a donation of $150.00.  The brick will be placed in the existing patio outside the South doors of the Cafferty Building.  These bricks are a wonderful gift for memorials, honorariums, weddings, a birthday as well as anniversaries.

Wedding Brick:

Wedding bricks engraved to celebrate that special day are available for a donation of $150.00.  The brick will be placed in the walkway leading down the wedding aisle at the Beckwith Pavilion.

Medallion:

Medallions are located in the Visitor Center and can be purchased for $1,500. The medallions come in different styles (leaves, cones, birds, and other styles). A small plaque will be installed under each medallion that is purchased recognizing the donor or designee.