Our Memorial Gardens
Our memorial gardens offer peaceful spaces where those affected by pregnancy and baby loss can reflect, remember, and find moments of solace. Each garden has been thoughtfully created in collaboration with partners who share our commitment to supporting bereaved families.
Forget-Me-Not Garden
Our journey to create this special space began in 2022, when our CEO, Abi, approached Aberdeen City Council with a vision for a tranquil outdoor sanctuary where grieving families could reconnect with nature. The council identified a fitting location at the crematorium, and soon after, we partnered with Aberdeen Sands – who share our commitment to supporting bereaved families.
Paving stones now guide visitors through the garden, leading them past four benches, each engraved with words of comfort from our support team. At the heart of the space stands a beehive post box, where bereaved parents can write biodegradable letters on seeded paper – messages we later plant in the wildflower section, allowing love and memories to blossom.
We are excited for the garden’s future. Plans include the addition of granite mushrooms featuring artwork by local schoolchildren, a memorial espalier tree, and an ever-growing variety of flowers to ensure this remains a flourishing sanctuary. We are also in the early stages of planning a second Forget-Me-Not Garden in Moray.
Hazlehead Crematorium, Hazlehead, Aberdeen AB15 8PT (Google Maps | Apple Maps)
"Miscarriage still feels somewhat taboo, but the garden is a place where I’m reminded that I’m not alone and it’s ok to feel sad about the baby I lost."
"Posting a letter in the postbox was more cathartic than I expected, it’s nice to think the letters will become part of the garden in time too."
"The forget-me-not garden is a calm and positive place to go, I like being able to stop by whenever I want."
Butterfly Garden
In partnership with Aberdeen Sands and the Archie Foundation, MISS is honoured to have contributed to the creation of the Butterfly Garden – a space for parents who have experienced unimaginable loss.
The garden is open to anyone who may wish to visit. It offers a quiet, gentle environment where you can simply sit, pause, and take a moment. For some, that might mean reflecting in silence. For others, it may be reading a poem, thinking of their baby, or just being somewhere that feels safe and understanding.
Spaces like this matter. They offer something that can be hard to find after pregnancy loss, a place where your experience is acknowledged and where you are given permission to grieve, remember, and process in your own way.
Opened on August 3, 2022, this garden is located at Gordon & Watson Funeral Directors on Great Northern Road. If you feel that visiting a space like this might help, you are warmly welcome. Whether you stay for a few moments or longer, whether you come with words or sit in silence, this space is here for you.
Gordon & Watson Funeral Directors - Woodside, 283-285 Great Northern Road, Aberdeen AB24 2AE(Google Maps | Apple Maps)
Help keep our gardens beautiful!
If you have green fingers and are looking to make a real difference, consider joining our monthly garden maintenance crew. Learn more on our volunteering page.
