Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum "Atropurpureum")
Japanese Maple or Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ is a small-medium, ornamental tree known for its finely shaped leaves and rich red-purple colour. Native to Japan, it has long been valued for...
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Which tree is right for my memorial?
Choosing a memorial tree is a personal decision. There is no "right answer" and you will naturally be drawn to trees that feel right for you and for whoever you...
Caring for Your Memorial Tree
Trees grow naturally over time and don't typically need constant attention or specialist care. This guide offers a few simple ways (including advice on our Leaf Tonic spray) to support...
What is a Digital Memorial?
Grey Blossom digital memorials allow you to easily build an online memorial full of stories, memories, pictures, videos and mementoes. The platform has been built to make the process simple...
What Happens When Someone's Wishes Don't Include a Funeral?
My grandfather readily shared his views about most things in life. Whether it was boats, caravans or his particular passion for good customer service, he wasn’t afraid to share his...
Planting in the ground - without ashes
Depending on your circumstances, you may be planting your tree in a pot or straight in the ground. You may be interring cremated ashes with your tree or you may...
Planting in the ground - with ashes
Depending on your circumstances, you may be planting your tree in a pot or straight in the ground. You may be interring cremated ashes with your tree or you may...
Planting in a pot - with ashes
You may be planting your sapling with or without ashes. This guide if for planting your sapling with ashes. Please see our blog 'Planting in a pot - without ashes'...
Planting in a pot - without ashes
You may be planting your sapling with or without ashes. This guide if for planting your sapling without any ashes. Please see our blog Planting in a pot - with...
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
Rowan or sorbus aucuparia is one of the UK’s most loved native trees. Its slender and graceful form allows it fit in beautifully in any landscape or garden.
Green Beech (Fagus Sylvatica)
Green Beech or Fagus Sylvatica is one of Britain’s most majestic native trees, known for its smooth grey bark and graceful canopy of fresh green leaves. Found in ancient woodlands and parklands across...
Yew (Taxus Baccata)
The evergreen Yew or Taxus Baccata is one of Britain’s most ancient and enduring native trees. Known for its deep green foliage and remarkable longevity, it has been part of churchyards, gardens and...
Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna)
Hawthorn or Crataegus Monogyna is one of Britain’s most familiar native trees, long associated with hedgerows, woodland edges and open countryside. With its spring blossom and autumn berries, it has been part of the...
Cherry Plum (Prunus Cerasifera)
Cherry Plum or Prunus Cerasifera is a beautiful ornamental tree known for its early blossom and graceful form. Often one of the first trees to flower in spring, it brings...
Why Remembering Matters: The Role of Memory After Death
Grief does not begin and end with a ceremony, and it rarely unfolds in the way we expect it to. With time, grief settles, but it is felt within the...
Crab Apple (malus Sylvestris)
Crab Apple is a beautiful native tree that brings colour, blossom and wildlife into the garden. With its spring blossom and small autumn fruits, Crab Apple offers a gentle cycle of renewal and abundance throughout the...
Silver Birch (Betula Pendula)
The Silver Birch or Betula Pendula is instantly recognisable for its striking white bark and is familiar to many British landscapes. Its airy, green leaves and gently drooping branches bring a sense of lightness, movement...