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Memory tree

Nestled in the peaceful grounds of the hospice stands our beautiful handcrafted Memory Tree, its bronze leaves gently glimmering.

The Memory Tree, located in our peaceful Community Hospice garden, was lovingly handcrafted by local artist Ian Marshall.

This unique sculpture provides a place of serenity you can visit alone, or with family and friends, to sit, reflect and draw comfort from precious memories of your loved.

A leaf on our tree can be engraved with the name of that special person, creating a lasting tribute to them.

You are welcome to visit the tree at any time, and this may be something that's particularly comforting to you on occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries.

Your engraved leaf showing the name of your loved one will be placed on the tree, where it will remain for a year. After this time, you can choose to renew for a further year or take it home with you.

Existing Memory Leaf

“My husband has a leaf on the tree. It’s a lovely setting amongst the white flowered shrubs. I visit often and sit peacefully beside it in the beautiful gardens.”

Lesley

Here's some useful information about the memory tree

The Memory Tree is a beautiful feature in our Community Hospice garden, offering a peaceful place for reflection and remembrance. Each leaf on the tree is dedicated to someone special. You are welcome to visit at any time.

To dedicate a leaf, we ask for a minimum donation of £100, or you can choose to give via a monthly payment of £8.34.

Each leaf is engraved with the name of your loved one.

Engraving usually takes around 4 weeks. We’ll keep you updated and let you know when your leaf is ready.

Yes. When your leaf is ready, you are very welcome to visit the hospice to see it placed on the tree. If you prefer, our team can place the leaf on your behalf and send you photos.

Your leaf will remain on the tree for 12 months.

After 12 months you can choose to renew your leaf for a further 12 months (minimum donation £100 or £8.34 a month) or take your leaf home as a keepsake.

You can renew your leaf online via our website, by phone, by post or in person by visiting the hospice.

If you have any questions please contact the team at: team@gbch.org.uk or 0208 320 5785.

Yes, as the tree sits in our grounds you are able to view the tree at anytime.

Lasting Tribute

Each bronze leaf on our memory tree can be engraved with the name of your loved one and added to our tree as a permanent symbol of remembrance. The Memory Tree is set in our tranquil gardens which provides families and friends a quiet space to visit and reflect, celebrating and remembering the lives of those who hold a special place in our hearts.

Get in touch

For any questions about a leaf on the Memory Tree, please email the team or call us on 020 8320 5785.