Personalised Memorial Planter - In Loving Memory Gifts - Engraved Bereavement Plant Pot - Unique Loss of Loved One Gift (Small Planter)

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A bird table or feeder is a practical ornamental feature, while plants will also draw hungry birds in search of insects to your remembrance garden. A tree can be a long-lasting garden memorial. Bios urns and Geos urns, available through many funeral directors, combine cremation ashes in the growing matter to bring a tree to life from seed. If you’d like to plant a tree for a loved one, you’ll need to decide which type of tree you’d like. Common species include:

Whether you choose private or public land to plant a memorial tree, you’ll need the permission of the landowner. This can be a private owner, an organisation, or the local council. If you’re planning on scattering ashes or burying them with the tree, you’ll need to make sure you are the person who has the rights to do so.

Feed the birds and butterflies

You should also consider where you choose to plant the memorial tree – if you plant on private land and the owner of the land sells this to someone else, there’s no guarantee that the new owner will allow you to visit. If you only have a small space, you might consider doing a container garden. This can be an indoor dish garden or a small tree outdoors with wonderful bulbs surrounding it. Perhaps the individual you are trying to honor was a conservationist, in which case a water garden or xeriscape space would be ideal. Selecting the right plants and flowers for your memorial garden is a very personal choice but can be overwhelming to decide what to choose. It’s a good idea to firstly consider your space and ensure that any plants you choose will have optimum growing conditions for their variety. Make sure there is enough light, drainage and that the soil type is correct for your chosen plants. The sound of water can be calming and relaxing, helping to clear your mind of ‘noisy’ thoughts. Solar powered water features are available in many shapes and sizes, suitable for all sorts of memorial gardens. Fountain-like pumps are suitable for ponds, while ornamental bowls and pebble beds take up little space and don’t require a constant supply of water. Consider grasses or bamboo, spinners or windchimes in your remembrance garden as alternative ways to combine ornamental features with gentle sounds. Light a candle Personalise a garden memorial bench or chair with an engraving or plaque bearing your loved one’s name, or perhaps an engraved memorial stone or garden plaque with a special sentiment. A pebble bed or bowl is another lovely remembrance garden idea. Invite visitors to bring their own pebble in tribute, adding to your memorial garden. Centre piece

Rosemary is for remembrance, yellow tulips for friendship, and red poppies represent eternal sleep. If the memorial is for a young person or child, plant white lilies for purity and white daisies to represent innocence. An oak means strength, which would be appropriate for the head of a family. The actual plants for a memorial garden should ideally mean something. If roses were their passion, choose several favorites, or if possible, transplant some from their garden. Many gardeners have an enthusiasm for a particular category of flora. Bulbs, edibles, native plants, perennials, or trees are all thoughts. There are many memorial planting ideas, which sometimes combine plants with a bench, marker, or other commemorative item. What works for one person may not work for another, as this is a deeply personal space. Consider what it will look like through the seasons and make it accessible, or even visible through a window. If you want to plant a tree for someone who has died, you can donate money to an organisation who will plant a memorial tree on your behalf.

‘If I had a single flower for every time I think of you, I could walk forever in my garden’

You should research the species of tree and think about how large the tree will grow, existing plant life around the tree, and when the tree will bloom. You may also want to plant a sapling instead of a seedling, as a more mature tree is more likely to take to the surroundings. The names of plants are also a sweet way to memorialize someone. Forget-me-nots with their bright blue flowers and ease of care say it all. Plants with patriotic names honor fallen soldiers. Try ‘Freedom’ Alstromeria, Peace lily, or ‘Patriot’ hosta. Religious reminders come from plants like Gentle Shepherd daylily, Rosary vine, or Guardian Angel hosta. It’s always wonderful when wildlife is attracted to a garden and this can take on special significance when someone we love dies. For many people, the cheerful robin is a symbol of hope, while for others, butterflies are especially meaningful.