Our memorial garden helps us grieve - a cemetery felt too far away
Summary
Emma Moore created a small memorial garden at home to remember her baby daughter Mabel, who died shortly after birth. The garden provides a peaceful, personal place for her family to connect with memories and find comfort, using plants and a bench dedicated to Mabel.Key Facts
- Mabel was born prematurely at 27 weeks and lived for two days.
- Emma keeps Mabel’s ashes at home and set up a garden memorial with a willow tree.
- The garden helps the family remember Mabel daily, offering a calm green space.
- White lilies, a traditional symbol of peace, are among the plants in the garden.
- Botanist James Wong explains flowers and scented plants can create a soothing atmosphere.
- Emma placed a bench in the garden with a plaque featuring Mabel’s name.
- Memorial gardens offer a personal way to grieve outside of visiting cemeteries.
- Benches in such gardens provide a place to rest and reflect.
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