What the Memory Tree means to me by Pauline Harvey-Jones

Here our Commercial Director, Pauline Harvey-Jones tells us what the heart she has on the tree in memory of her mum means to her:

"As part of the team who looked at having the Memory Tree installed, I had thought it was beautiful from the moment it was in the garden. It’s strong and gentle all at the same time.

My mum had vascular dementia and the deterioration was quite a fast journey for her and us as a family. We lost mum quite suddenly in July 2019. Although mum had not received any direct care from Farleigh, I received lots of support and information from the team on managing and supporting someone with dementia, along with advice on palliative care. It made complete sense to remember mum with a special heart on such a beautiful, strong but gentle tree in the hospice garden.

It’s a place which always feels peaceful, a quiet place to visit and remember the person you love. Mum loved to make a joke and I often sit there smiling, remembering special times with her.

Having a heart on the tree gives me comfort, and knowing that the small amount I pay monthly is helping our clinical team support many people, in many ways across our community is wonderful.”

For more information on how you can remember a loved one with Farleigh Hospice click here.