The Remembrance Grove
The Remembrance Grove at Greensprings Natural Cemetery is a place of solace for bereaved parents and caregivers who’ve suffered the loss of a child of any age from pre-birth to adulthood. Losing a child is uniquely painful, the Rememberance Grove offers space for this grief. Set in a woodlet of locust trees and moss, the Remembrance Grove provides a place for introspection and intimate connection with the natural world. The grove features native plants and stone benches in a mowed clearing among the trees. All are invited to bring a small stone to add to the memorial cairn as a symbol of our shared loss.
Visit:
Take the first pathway from the West Meadow parking lot and head west. The Remembrance Grove is on your right among the locust trees as the hill slopes down.
Add to the Memorial Cairn:
Stone should be no larger than the palm of your hand and 100% natural— no cut, machined, polished or painted stones are allowed
Those of us who lose a child (during pregnancy, at birth or after) carry a tremendous sadness. Busy days can help put the pain aside, but a pilgrimage to nature, in any season, brings comfort like nothing else. The Remembrance Grove and Memorial Cairn is a resource for bereaved parents seeking solace and a reminder that sadness is just another flavor of the deep and abiding love we will always feel for the children we’ve lost.
If you'd like to make a donation in memory of a loved one to help maintain the Grove, click on the button below.
Support Places of Solace
Greensprings is dedicated to nature stewardship that benefits native plants, pollinators and people. We recognize the tremendous comfort nature provides and work to create special places like the Remembrance Grove where grief is respected and welcome.
If you'd like to donate in memory of a loved one to support the maintenance of the Remembrance Grove or the Wind Phone, we welcome your contribution.