Published: 20/01/2022
COPELAND Council is creating a cathedral-like archway of trees where families can go to remember loved ones.
Volunteers are being invited to help in planting the saplings, which arrive at the end of the month.
The living cathedral of fruit trees will be situated in the Victorian Walled Garden within the grounds of Distington Crematorium. Volunteers have already created a lavender maze but this next venture is on a much bigger scale and the trees will need to be planted quickly.
As many hands as possible will be needed to help plant them on Saturday, February 5. Regular volunteers give their time between 10am and noon on the first Saturday of every month, but due the urgency to get the trees planted, staff are welcoming volunteers any time during the working week, and Saturday mornings following February 5.
Councillor Steven Morgan, Copeland's Portfolio Holder for Open Spaces, said: "As we transform the Walled Garden, we have a vision to create this corridor of trees designed to grow into an arch shaped like a cathedral. When the trees arrive they need to be planted as soon as possible so we really value additional help."
He added: "The volunteers we have had join us previously have done a fantastic job so far in realising our vision for the garden. All help will be gratefully received and will really help us to shape this garden of remembrance to be enjoyed by all in the future."
For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Bereavement Services on 01946 830561 or distingtonhalladmin@copeland.gov.uk
