Each leaf may be engraved with one name only; we cannot accept messages for leaves on display on the memory tree at the hospice. An additional name or numbers may be considered at the engraver's discretion.

A limited number of leaves are available on the St Helena Hospice memory tree. In the event the tree is full at the time your form is received, your leaf will be added when space next becomes available. You will be notified in this event.

At the end of the period you will be contacted by the St Helena Hospice fundraising team and offered the opportunity to renew the leaf you have dedicated. If you do not wish to renew your dedication, your leaf will be returned to you for you to keep. The period begins when your leaf is first displayed.

We have a choice of three leaves - gold, silver, and bronze. Please be aware that the gold and bronze can change colour over time. When the leaf is ready you are welcome to come in and see it being placed on the tree and choose where you would like it to be placed.

The memory tree is located in the reception area of the Hospice in Colchester. In exceptional circumstances St Helena reserves the right to move or relocate the memory tree to another appropriate site within the hospice premises.

In addition to the tree at the hospice, we also have a virtual memory tree. If you have purchased a leaf on the memory tree or purchased a leaf to have with you at home, you will be invited to also join our virtual memory tree at no extra cost. Here you can also write a dedication for your loved one and view your leaf from anywhere at any time.