The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life is a specially-commissioned sculpture in the grounds of Wakefield Hospice. Its 12 branches, each representing a month of the year, hold more than 400 leaves. Attached to each commemorative leaf is a silver disc on which the name of the person you wish to remember can be engraved.

Leaves can be dedicated for a suggested minimum donation of £55. You can dedicate a leaf to anyone, even if you have no link to the Hospice, and whether you have been bereaved recently or some time ago. Your donation will help ensure that future patients and their relatives will benefit from the Hospice's support at their time of need.

Your leaf and disc will stay on the Tree for 12 months, after which you will receive them as a lasting tribute. Please note that the leaf weathers naturally with the passing seasons. At the end of this time you are welcome to renew your donation and dedicate another leaf if you wish.

The Tree’s woodland setting provides a calm atmosphere, in which the sights and sounds of nature can evoke fond memories of playing in a garden as a child or enjoying a garden as an adult. The symbolism of the Tree of Life is reflected in this extract from a poem by Bryant H McGill: