Derbyshire Home Unveils Memorial Tree To Remember Those They Have Lost In 2024

A Derbyshire home has unveiled a memorial tree to remember those that have passed away in 2024.

MHA Maple Leaf House have rebranded their existing ‘tree of life’ into a memorial tree for the rest of the year as a mark of respect for former residents who passed away in 2024.

The tree is located in the coffee shop area of the home and contains the names of the residents who are no longer with the home.

MHA Maple Leaf House provides nursing dementia care for 48 residents.

Sheila Fowkes, activity coordinator said:
“Our tree of life is something that always brings a smile to the faces of everyone at the home.

“I wanted to utilise the tree in a different way and that’s how the idea of it being a memorial tree came about.

“We still get some relatives of former residents come to visit and they have been very happy with what we have done.

“The feedback has been very positive, and we often get people walking past, stopping and taking in the names.

“During this time of the year it’s a good time to remember those who are no longer with us and reflect on the memories we have with them.

“The staff have been looking back and remembering things from the residents that are no longer with us, and it’s been a great conversation starter.

“Based on how well received the memorial tree has been, I am planning on utilising it in different ways going forward.”