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The healing force of nature can help release feelings of grief by creating a garden of memory as a living tribute to your lost loved one. Many people seek refuge in gardening in times of sorrow. Gardening connects us directly with the cycle of life. ..

Final placement of the cremation urn or keepsake urn refers to where and how the urn is ultimately located; generally on a permanent basis, but also temporarily until an appropriate, meaningful and final permanent placement is determined. Final plac..

What if you have a room in the house that needs attention and it’s just too painful to go there? The years pass, the room becomes an unintentional shrine and you are afraid to let it go? Enter Nate Berkus. Oprah’s favorite decorator. Nates’ assisted ..

In an age of “in lieu of flowers” we shouldn’t forget the power of flowers for a grieving family. Especially this time of year, the sensory impact of live flowers can actually add a healing element to the memorial service. With cremation and the tr..

We've had several schools that are doing memorial gardens on the grounds using tree dedication stones for a couple of kids that lost their dads. And today? A memorial stone to place in a butterfly garden to honor one of the teacher's who's lost a chi..

Real people with simple ideas for creating a meaningful tribute in the garden."All my hurts, My garden spade can heal." Ralph Waldo EmersonMy dad was a gardener. Last winter on the first anniversary of his death I was having a pretty tough time. I wa..

A welcome sight in the early spring garden. Bleeding Hearts are hardy and easy to grow. My Bleeding Hearts have taken a lot of abuse over the years and still come back every season. The original plant in my garden has been split and divided several..

Using the language of color in the garden, you can reflect your loved one's personality. White: Purity and love Yellow: Intellect, optimism, good humor, wisdom Orange: Joy, confidence, independence, sociablity Purple: Intuition, idealism, self-sa..

One of our clients sent a nice note thanking us for our assistance and the recommendation of a Weeping Cherry for a tree dedication. The Weeping Cherry is one of my favorite ornamental trees and a stunning centerpiece for a memorial tribute. Check ..