My parents have dedicated an area of grassland for planting young trees, either to celebrate family births but more often to commemorate friends and family members that they have loved and lost
They tend to choose a tree or shrub that either they knew was a favourite of that person, or that they feel best represents that person.
In one or two cases, the individual may have requested a tree that they feel best represents them, or that they want to be remembered as being like.
BN 10 2015