A group of college students gathered to pay tribute to their late classmates last November. College students of the University of Virginia wanted to honor dear classmates and friends who died during their time at the University. A memorial garden was the best way to remember these lives and promote healing in the community. An […]
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Streaky Bay Woman Spearheads Memorial Garden Project
Death is very unpredictable and often tragic, especially in the case of children and the unborn. Childhood deaths bring a different type of emotion and pain when you realize they will not live to do the things they enjoy. Creating memorials is not only a way to honour those children, but it is also an […]
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In November 2015, Finlay Church succumbed to a brain tumour after a brave battle. According to the Bromsgrove Standard, Just over a year later, local artist Jackie Nash completed and opened a memorial garden in his honour. She worked with Alvechurch Middle School where Fin had been a student. Collaborative Effort Nash worked with the […]
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Memorializing children lost in the womb can be very difficult. Often, there is not a burial and therefore no place of remembrance. Angel of Hope Memorial Garden in Coleraine has just opened up a lovely solution to this delicate concern. A children’s memorial garden According to the Belfast Telegraph, The Angel of Hope Memorial Garden […]
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In 1924 and 1926, local philanthropists donated two plots of land to the care of the Ashford Borough Council to commemorate the fallen of World War I. Since then, it has served as a peaceful green space that not only reminds residents of its past heroes but also a quiet place to enjoy an afternoon. […]
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On Sunday, November 5, 2017, a gunman entered First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas and opened fire. In the end, the assault left 26 members of the church dead and 20 more injured. It is the worst mass shooting in Texas history. Remembering the tragedy The pastor of the church, Frank Pomeroy, was out […]
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Phoenix Memorial Gardens goes alongside our customers as they work through the many of the emotions that are experienced after the loss of a loved one. We help you through the stages of grief and provide support as needed. Phoenix Memorial Gardens takes pleasure in lightening the load of those that seek our company out. […]
Continue readingMore TagVandalism at the Northe Gardens in Weymouth
It is unfortunate to hear that more than 40 trees that have been donated in honour of loved ones, have been vandalised at Dorset Park. These trees at the Northe Gardens, in Weymouth may not survive due to the extensive damage that has been done to them. Vandalism at Northe Gardens The vandalism at the […]
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It is so heartbreaking to hear of infant deaths. Those precious lives are so innocent and fragile. Viky Evans, the sweet mom to Kyle, had to rebuild her memorial garden after a work crew had left it in shambles. The Wales and West Housing Association apologised for how they left a mess on Viky’s patio. […]
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Back in December of 2012, the Edinburgh Evening News released a story that parents were being told that there were no remains from their small babies that were miscarried or lost. The facility took it upon themselves to scatter the ashes without the parent’s knowledge. These practices have been taking place from 1967 to 2011. […]
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