The Tree of Life is situated in the memory garden at St Gemma’s Hospice.
Our memory garden provides a calm, peaceful space where family and friends can sit and reflect, receiving strength for the present and hope for the future.
Tree of Life
Dedicate a leaf in memory of a loved one
The Tree of Life is sculpted from bronze. Each copper leaf added to the tree can be hand engraved in memory of a loved one. The leaves hang on the tree for a minimum of ten years, providing a lasting tribute for those we have lost.
“It was approaching what would have been my mum Anne’s 60th birthday and my nana, my dad and I wanted to do something special to mark the occasion so we got in touch with St Gemma’s.
Getting a leaf engraved on the Tree of Life was a brilliant way of remembering mum and creating a lasting tribute to her life, whilst also giving back to the hospice who looked after her so well before she died.
The St Gemma’s team were brilliant in guiding us through the process of getting the leaf engraved.”
Other ways to remember your loved one
Create a Memory Page
Set up a Memory Page for your loved one, as a permanent digital tribute where you can share photos and videos, write memories and stories of their life, and even light virtual candles or make a donation in their memory.
Sponsor a Day
Choose a day that is significant to you and give the gift of a day of care to a patient and their family.
Light Up a Life
Each December, the appeal provides an opportunity to dedicate a light and pay tribute to someone special.
Last year, with your
help we raised
over £1 million!