GEORGE

SEEDS of CHANGE
Lasting Symbol of Life

Following a loved one's death, a heartfelt way to commemorate them is to plant a memorial tree or plant of remembrance. When speaking with a friend in America, I learned that every Christmas, her family would plant a baby fir tree next to her baby's grave, decorate it, and spend some quality time over the holiday season. After the seasonal festivities ended, they would then replant the young tree in a nearby plot of land. This went on for many years, and I believe this is still happening today.  Her daughter would now be a young adult and may of have children herself, so that little plot of land is now a forest honouring there baby's life. On a smaller scale, we have a tree planted for us in a Memorial forest managed by The Woodland Trust, it give some comfort knowing that that out of our sadness we support wildlife for generations to come.

Trees are not the only option in the outdoors, plant also offer solus 

seeing the first snowdrops appear on a bleak and lifeless ground, this reminded 

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Choosing a memorial plant is a matter of taste. Most often, people would pick a plant that holds special significance for their loved one.
This might be a plant that bears a particular meaning for them, their favourite bloom, or even a plant that is shaded of their preferred colour.

Choosing a memorial plant is a personal choice. Usually, people choose a plant that had a personal meaning to their loved one.

This could be their favourite flower, a plant in the shade of their favourite colour, or even a flower that carries a certain meaning.

If planting trees may seem a little seeing snowdrops appear 

A tree or plant dedicated in their honour preserves their memory, and watching it flourish over time can bring solace for years to come. 

Tree of Life

The planting of trees to commemorate major life events is a ritual that dates back centuries. Often after the death of a loved one, family and friends have gathered to plant seedlings. This everlasting celebration has served to perpetuate the cherished memories of the deceased. As the trees grow strong and tall; people will continually take both pleasure and comfort in their presence. By giving the gift of life, the memory of the deceased lives on forever.
 

Grief Gardening
The strongest, most incapacitating feelings will gradually pass as you learn coping skills, but you will never truly get over losing a loved one. Upon the loss of a loved one, contemplating the future can be challenging and even uncomfortable. Gardening is an activity that lets you take your time and enjoy the beauty of nature by planting seeds, watching things grow, adjusting to the changing seasons, and observing the life-and-death cycle within the natural world.

When you lose someone, the grief will never go away completely — but there are healthy ways to cope. Some people find that gardening as they grieve, known as ‘grief gardening’, can gently relieve some of the emotional and physical symptoms after the loss of a loved one.