Memorial Garden

 

Creating A Memorial Garden

Creating a Memorial Garden is a treasured way of honouring the life of a loved one who has passed. It is a thoughtful tribute for the person you wish to remember.

A Memorial Garden provides a quiet space of contemplation – a place of remembering. The memory of the person lives on in the plants cared for by the gardener.

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Memorial Garden Ideas

• Provide plants that attract birds and butterflies. The company of either in a garden brings great comfort
• Place the ashes in the garden and provide a monument or memorial plaque for these
• Statues or plaques are always a lovely addition to creating a memorial Garden
• A comfortable seat is always a lovely addition to a memorial garden
• Provide a water feature – a fountain, a bird bath or a pond create an atmosphere of peace and serenity. The soothing sound of running water is always an appreciated addition.
• Choose some plants that have a scent. The gentle perfume of a flowering plant offers comfort.
• At the funeral service in lieu of flowers invite family and friends to make a donation to the memorial garden or to bring a plant for the garden
• Stepping stones or pebbled paths to the garden provide an avenue to lead to the focus area of the garden
• Have a pebbled area where people can write messages of love on the pebbles and place back into the garden
• Plant flowers, shrubs or trees that remind you of the person you are remembering
• Choose a color theme that reminds you of your loved one
• Be aware of the time you have to tend the garden. If you are unable to spend a great deal of time gardening, choose easy care plants
• Give some thought to the location of the garden. Will it be the centre piece of your garden or would you prefer the memorial garden tucked away in a quiet and private position?
• Place solar lights, mason jars to put tea candles in or fairy lights in the garden

 

However large or small your garden is, may it bring you comfort and solace.