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Families remembering parents, partners and grandparents with a living tree in the garden.
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Families remembering parents, partners and grandparents with a living tree in the garden.
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1:00 A Morton Bay fig tree chosen for Carlo and his family.
For Carlo, choosing a tree was about choosing something his family could share.
He chose a Morton Bay fig because it was big, bold and had enough branches to represent the many members of his family. With up to 12 people able to feed into the one tree, it felt like more than a memorial. It felt like a family tree.
Carlo wanted something outstanding, and the Morton Bay fig gave him that. But the tree itself was only part of the decision. Its position at Mornington Green, high on the hill and overlooking the gardens, made it feel even more special.
For Carlo, having a close family means wanting to stay together, and Mornington Green gave them a place to do that.
“It’s not just the type of tree, but the location, on the highest bit, with the biggest tree.”
To Carlo, Mornington Green is somewhere his family can return to, enjoy and remain connected. A final gesture that continues to give long after a life has ended.
0:42 Remembering Helen
Michael found Mornington Green after reading about us in the paper. She knew quite quickly that she wanted to make a call.
She was looking for somewhere to hold a memorial for Helen, but she didn’t want a traditional cemetery.
When Michael came to Mornington Green, she immediately connected with the environment. The gardens, trees and open space felt like the right place for Helen.
She also knew that Helen would not have wanted to be in a cemetery.
For Michael, Mornington Green felt different. It was a place where Helen could be remembered among trees and nature, rather than surrounded by traditional cemetery graves.
“I see it as a memorial park with trees.”
1:42 Chose a Living Legacy Tree for her husband, Steve.
When Anne needed to make decisions about Steve’s ashes, a friend told her about Mornington Green. She had promised Steve that they would be together, and the Living Legacy offered her a way to keep that promise.
Anne and Steve were given a choice of three trees, and they chose a beautiful Ornamental Pear. The tree is number 18, which happens to be Steve’s birth date. To Anne, it felt like it was meant to be.
What Anne loves about Mornington Green is that it feels like a living cemetery. Instead of being placed in the ground beneath a slab, she and Steve will be part of a living tree that will be cared for forever.
Knowing that their tree will continue to be looked after, regardless of whether future generations visit, gives Anne peace. She is thrilled to know that she will one day be there with Steve and their little puppy, Wally.
0:28 Chose a Living Legacy Tree for her son, Alex.
For 15 years, Laura kept her son Alex’s ashes in a beautiful setting while wondering where they should eventually be placed.
When she discovered Mornington Green, something immediately felt right. She knew this was where she wanted Alex to be.
Laura loves the peaceful setting and the feeling of being surrounded by nature. Instead of concrete, she can sit on the grass and feel connected to the natural surroundings.
For Laura, the idea of creating a beautiful living memorial for Alex feels perfect. Mornington Green has given her a place that makes her feel good and somewhere she can continue to remember her son.