there are a number of rose beds in the more formal part of the garden and an individual bush rose or a standard rose, which will flower year after year, may be your choice of memorial. i have told my various orchid-growing friends about you, so you will probably get some more orders from the boston area soon! it was an amazing experience and my husband and i loved every minute of it. *if you do not want to keep the dog, find him a good home where no small animals will be living. 