Five ways to honour a loved one’s memory
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We’ve gathered together some ideas for how you might want to honour your loved one’s memory. Some are tangible, constant reminders, others are reminders you can choose to visit in your own time, when you feel ready to do so. And some about actions you might want to take to honour them.
1. Dedicate a tree or woodland
Dedicating a tree or woodland is a living memorial to a loved one and dedications are available from a range of UK charities including in Woodland Trust woods across the UK and can range from individual trees to whole areas of woodland. When you make a dedication, you will receive a pack containing a certificate with a personal message, a map, and an information sheet to help you learn about the history and wildlife of your chosen wood – and how to visit.
The National Trust has an ambition to plant 20 million trees by 2030. You can make a dedication via their website to celebrate a loved one’s life while also giving back to nature.
If you’d prefer to plant a tree in your...
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