Remembrance Gifts | Captivating Flowering Bonsai Tree
Lasting far longer than funeral flowers
A remembrance gift that stays close
When flowers feel too brief, a living tree offers something more enduring. This remembrance gift provides a calm, lasting presence in the home, allowing memories to be held gently over time. Rather than marking a single day, it becomes something that can be cared for, noticed, and returned to whenever comfort is needed.
A flowering Fukien Tea Tree with quiet beauty
At the heart of this remembrance gift is a 12-year-old indoor Carmona microphylla bonsai, also known as the Fukien Tea Tree. Carefully shaped with an elegant S-shaped, twisty trunk, it feels settled and expressive. Its deep green, glossy leaves create year-round interest, while delicate white flowers appear during the warmer months, bringing moments of softness and light.
This is a bonsai that feels alive and reassuring, not fragile. Its form reflects resilience and grace, making it especially fitting as a memorial tree.
Meaning rooted in love and devotion
The Fukien Tea Tree carries a gentle symbolism of courage, heart, love, and devotion. That meaning sits naturally within the tree and never feels overstated. As a remembrance gift, it offers a quiet way to honour someone special, allowing reflection without the need for words.
Supplied as a complete beginners remembrance kit
This bonsai arrives ready to care for and easy to live with. The kit includes a drip tray to protect surfaces, bonsai feed to support healthy growth, and pruning scissors for light shaping. A Bonsai Direct care handbook guides you gently through care, while a bespoke care guide also explains the symbolism behind the tree. An “In Loving Memory” wooden hanging tag completes the gift with respect and simplicity.
You can also choose the colour of the watering can, adding a small personal touch that makes the gift feel considered rather than generic.
A living tribute for everyday life
Because this bonsai is designed for indoor living, it stays close and personal. Over time, caring for it can become a small, grounding routine. As a result, the tree becomes part of daily life, offering comfort long after the initial moment of loss has passed.
Delivered with care, when timing matters
We understand how important timing can be with remembrance gifts. That is why we offer free next working day delivery to most UK addresses, as well as the option to choose a preferred delivery date at checkout. Gift wrap and personalised message options are also available, allowing you to present your remembrance gift with care and intention.
Please note: Each bonsai is individually grown and shaped, so the exact form, branching, and character of your tree may vary slightly from the images shown.