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Baby Memorial Garden Opens After Couple's Loss
19 Apr
Summary
- Couple opened a baby memorial garden after losing their own child.
- The garden, Little Footprints in the Sky, is in Jubilee Woods.
- A metal tree with leaves dedicated to lost babies is a central feature.
A new baby memorial garden, Little Footprints in the Sky, has opened in Jubilee Woods at Dawley Bank, Telford. The garden was established by Shaun Pickering and Katie Stuart, who tragically lost their baby Sky in September 2024. Following their loss, they founded the Pickering Foundation charity with the goal of creating this special place.
The memorial garden is designed to provide a peaceful woodland setting for families to reflect and remember loved ones. It features a central metal tree, where each leaf is dedicated to a family that has experienced the loss of a baby. This initiative offers a place of comfort and peace for those who have gone through pregnancy loss.
Pickering expressed hope that the garden would offer comfort to all families experiencing pregnancy loss at any stage. He thanked local organizations and Great Dawley Town Council for their support in bringing this project to fruition. The garden provides a quiet space for remembrance and connection.
This project has given the couple a focus following their bereavement. The garden aims to provide solace and a place for families to find peace and take time out after experiencing such a profound loss. The opening ceremony took place on Saturday.
