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People who chose their own memorial tree ahead of time, in their own way.
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People who chose their own memorial tree ahead of time, in their own way.
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0:50 Emily & Kevin
Emely had seen Mornington Green advertised on social media a few times before her dad passed away. She liked the idea so much that she had already mentioned to Kevin that it was something she would consider for herself one day.
Her dad had been dealing with heart issues for a long time, and eventually Emely spoke to him about Mornington Green. He was very excited about the idea. He loved the thought that he could become a tree and continue on through it.
When her dad passed away, Emely started looking more closely at Mornington Green for him. It felt like the right choice for their family.
For Emely and Kevin, the idea was simple but meaningful. Someone they loved could continue through a tree, creating a living connection to him.
Now, they can sit together in front of her dad’s tree and remember him in a place that feels connected to nature and to the life he continues through the tree.
0:47 Self-planned his own Living Legacy Tree.
After her diagnosis, Jackie started thinking about how she wanted to plan for the end of her life. She wanted to make those decisions ahead of time and find something that felt positive to her.
What appealed to Jackie about Mornington Green was the idea of becoming part of something living. Knowing that she could help a tree grow and that the tree would be cared for gave her a sense of satisfaction.
She also liked that it was different from a traditional graveyard. For Jackie, the peaceful natural setting made the idea of planning for the end of life feel less confronting.
The cost was another consideration. After comparing it with the cost of a traditional funeral, Jackie felt that it was reasonable and acceptable.
Ultimately, Jackie found comfort in knowing that she had made her choice and that her Living Legacy would give her a peaceful place while helping a tree continue to grow.
0:49 Chose a tree for her husband, Rex.
For Eve and Rex, choosing a Living Legacy felt like a wonderful way to decide what would happen after life.
They came to Mornington Green together and walked around looking at the different trees. Rex chose the tree he wanted. At the time, it was only small, but Eve has watched it grow into a beautiful tree.
For Eve, seeing the tree grow gives her a strong sense of connection to Rex. She can imagine him in the tree, helping it grow, and feels comfort in knowing he remains part of the world he loved.
For Eve, it is a happy and meaningful way to finish a life.
0:38 Self-planned her own Living Legacy Tree.
As Dawn reached a stage in life where she felt it was time to start planning ahead, she decided it was wise to make those arrangements for herself. She knew that you never really know what the future holds, so she wanted to make a decision while she could.
Her granddaughter had started looking at different places in Victoria and came across Mornington Green. She thought it looked like a beautiful place and suggested Dawn take a closer look.
When Dawn visited Mornington Green for the first time, she was amazed by how beautiful the property was and how well everything was set up. She immediately felt comfortable with the idea of being there.
The location itself was what made the decision feel right. She loved having trees around her and a creek in front of her, creating a peaceful and natural setting.
After seeing the place for herself, Dawn knew she had found where she wanted to be. It was a lovely spot, and she was thrilled to have chosen it for her Living Legacy.