A special way to remember a loved one
By dedicating a beautiful glass leaf on Rowcroft’s Memory Tree, you can honour, remember and celebrate the life of a loved one in a meaningful way.
Each stunning leaf is carefully hand-moulded by Teign Valley Glass and is secured to the Memory Tree with a stainless steel plaque engraved with your loved one’s name and a memorable date, such as a birthday or anniversary.
The Memory Tree is situated in Rowcroft’s Sanctuary – a soothing and tranquil place that you are welcome to visit for quiet reflection.
Your leaf and the Memory Tree
You can personalise your leaf with a name and a date of your choice.
Please check all details carefully, as your leaf will be engraved exactly as written. Rowcroft will arrange with you the placement of your leaf on the memory tree.
Your leaf will stay on the tree for one year. As the year comes to an end, you’ll be invited to either renew your leaf’s place for another year or if you prefer, we can return your leaf to you in a special keepsake box.
Leaves of Love
For Kate Holmes, widow of former Gulls football star Paul, the Memory Tree at Rowcroft is a special symbol of peace and remembrance.
After Paul’s passing, the tree in Rowcroft’s Sanctuary offers comfort and a space where Kate and the family can honour his life and reflect on precious memories.
“The Memory Tree provides us as a family with a visual focal point, helping each of us in different ways. I have visited it a few times, and the children know it’s there. They like knowing he’s there in words, now that he’s no longer with us in person. He is part of the Rowcroft story, just as Rowcroft is part of ours – a story of the most amazing, kind, and caring man who would do anything for anyone! He was so loved.
“The leaf depicts life, and to us, his memory continues to grow. Choosing the leaf, the words, and finally placing it on the tree was a comfort; it gave us a job and a purpose, ensuring we honoured Paul’s wishes.”
Making your dedication
- Option 1 – dedicate a leaf for a minimum monthly donation of £12.50 (for a full year) or your chosen amount.
- Option 2 – Dedicate a leaf for a year for a minimum donation of £150 or your chosen amount.
To organise your dedication, please contact us by completing the form below, or telephone us on: 01803 217642
Memory Tree Contact Form
Your support makes such a difference
By making a donation to Rowcroft, you can help our nurses and clinical teams continue to provide comfort and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families across South Devon.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the Sanctuary to view your leaf, please call 01803 217642
With thanks to these local businesses for supporting us in the creation of the Memory Tree: Teign Valley Glass, Newton Abbot; PCH Manufacturing, Plymouth; Rob Hills Artist Blacksmith, The Forge; Hannah’s at Seale Hayne; Bay & Moor Engravers; The Artist’s Studios.
Terms and conditions
Spaces are limited. If the tree is full at the time we receive your form, we will contact you to discuss adding you to the waiting list. Rowcroft Hospice reserves the right to refuse any application at its discretion. In exceptional circumstances Rowcroft reserves the right to relocate the Memory Tree.