Tree of Life Story
Charlotte Hutchinson and her family have an engraved leaf on one of our Tree of Life sculptures. Find out more about their story and why they chose to support the Hospice Tree of Life.
Charlotte Hutchinson
Patient Relative
“Hospice gave my mum and our family a place to live, to laugh and love, and appreciate quality time together.”
“Hospice became a part of our lives in 2017 when my Mum, Susan Turner, spent her final moments of her life there. The fear of the end and the unknown was a daunting thought…. Hospice changed my view!
It wasn’t just about the end, it was about being in the present, to appreciate the past and help move positively forward towards the future, something that Hospice helped us adopt. Hospice gave my mum and our family a place to live, to laugh and love, and appreciate quality time together.
The staff on the IPU attending to the clinical needs, the care from Kitchen
staff, housekeepers and volunteers all made the time there so much more special. Everyone really “cared” and valued my mums needs, and a family as a whole.
The end of her life, we couldn’t have wished for a more beautiful dignified place to spend her last moments. We were supported during and beyond her life.
Our family used the Services provided, that gave us strength and courage to live without her. The Counselling services provided wonderful support for my children and family members, and not forgetting the aromatherapy that really helped us to relax and open up.
I was so inspired by the “Angels” that worked there giving so much empathy, professionalism and love. The joy my mum felt with feeling so safe, loved and cared for, it was something I thought “Wow imagine doing that as a job“. That thought manifested a year after she had passed, that I now have the privilege to work at Hospice as a Health Care Assistant!
Mum wanted any donations in her memory to go to Hospice, and for us to have a leaf engraved on the tree of life. It makes us feel proud that she is seen and remembered. It is a thank you from her for what Hospice meant to her too!
I enjoy looking at all the names on the tree, as this is recognising other families who have been on a journey and been so grateful for the service too. A lovely forever tribute.”
Making your leaf or butterfly dedication
Please complete the form below or if you would prefer, simply call us on 01624 672222 to make your dedication over the phone. Please have your card details to hand so we can take payment over the phone.
