Trees of Life Glade

The ‘Trees of Life’ glade is a living tribute to those who served our country throughout the pandemic, and remembers all those who died as a result of COVID-19 in the UK.

A stately Spaeth Alder tree sits surrounded by a beautiful seating area, inviting visitors to pause and take a moment and reflect.

A stately Spaeth Alder tree sits at the heart of the glade, surrounded by a beautiful seating area, inviting visitors to pause and take a moment and reflect.

The saplings are a mixture of broadleaf species including the Midlands Hawthorn which, with its pink spring blossom, is an attractive variation on the well-known native tree, adding colour and beauty to Remembrance.

Trees of Life dedication

In the week of the third anniversary of the first UK lockdown, the new ‘Trees of Life’ glade was dedicated at the National Remembrance Gardens.

Read about the Trees of Life dedication

Dean of Westminster blessed the trees and saplings [Credit Picture PartnershipWestminster Abbey]

Trees of Life Service of Remembrance

Hundreds of pandemic key workers and members of the public gathered at Westminster Abbey for the Trees of Life’ Service of Remembrance and Blessing.

Read about the service