Flowers of Celebration
Celebrate the life of someone special and purchase your handmade ceramic flower today. When you order your flower, you’ll be invited to join us for the unveiling of this year’s Garden of Celebration here at the Hospice in July.
After one month in our Hospice gardens, your flower will be available to collect or delivered to your home, so it is yours to keep.
This year’s design is a warm yellow flower with a pale yellow centre, representing warmth and care.
Ceramicist Hanna Salomonsson has worked with St Joseph’s Hospice since Flowers of Celebration began in 2022, and we’re pleased to say that this year she has once again designed and crafted 350 unique flower keepsakes as a special way to remember loved ones who are no longer with us.
Each flower will be planted in our Garden of Celebration temporary installation in the Hospice gardens this summer.
Celebrate the life of someone special while making a real difference to patients in our care
Over the past five years, Flowers of Celebration has raised a phenemonal £65,000 towards the vital care of the patients and families who need us across East London. We are a registered charity and receive just over half of our funding from the NHS, which means we need to raise around £6m a year to keep our services running.
You can purchase a Flower of Celebration for £30. If you choose to collect your flower from the Hospice in September once the installation is finished, there is no additional charge. Or, for an additional postage and packaging charge of £6, your flower will be delivered to you after the installation.
Garden of Celebration
Each flower purchased will be planted at St Joseph’s Hospice in our Garden of Celebration to create a beautiful display of colours for the summer.
When you order your flower, you are invited to join us at the unveiling of the Garden of Celebration held on Saturday 11th July. You are welcome to bring family and friends if you would like to.
This event is a meaningful time to come together, share memories and celebrate the lives of those close to us that we have lost. At the opening, there will be refreshments and music to enjoy while viewing the display of colourful flowers.
Patricia's Story
“My Mum, Maura, was a very important person in my life. St Joseph’s Hospice cared for her with such kindness and dignity, and I will always be grateful for the support they gave both to her and our family during such a difficult time.
Buying a Flower of Celebration each year feels like a small but very meaningful way to remember my Mum. The flower represents the love that I still have for her, and gives me a way to keep her memory present in a beautiful, positive way.
The Garden of Celebration event is also very special. There is something comforting about being surrounded by others who understand, in such a peaceful and supportive place. Seeing all of the flowers together is a powerful reminder that although we have each experienced loss, we are not alone in remembering those who meant so much to us.
Unlike a real flower that fades, the Flowers of Celebration remain as a reminder of the person it represents. Seeing the flowers from previous years in a vase at home helps me reflect on the happy memories and reminds me that the love and moments we shared will always stay with me.”
Patricia (L) with her Mum, Maura (R)
Frequently asked questions
If you can’t find the answer to your question, or you’d like more information about purchasing a flower or the Garden of Celebration, please get in touch. You can give us a call on 020 8525 3200 between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, or send us an email at tributes@stjh.org.uk.
Can I purchase a flower in memory of someone even if they weren't cared for at St Joseph's Hospice?
Yes, you can purchase a flower and dedicate it to anyone you love and miss. They don’t need to have been cared for at St Joseph’s Hospice.
How much do the flowers cost?
Each ceramic flower costs £30. There is no additional charge if you choose to collect your flower from the Hospice in September. If you choose to have the flower posted to you after the display finishes in August, there is an additional postage and packaging charge of £6.
What is the Garden of Celebration event?
Each July, we plant each flower in our Hospice gardens to create a beautiful display of colour. When you buy a flower and dedicate it to someone special, you’ll be invited to RSVP to the opening of the Garden of Celebration.
This year’s event takes place on Saturday 11th July. You can book a chosen time slot, and whether you’d like to bring family or friends. When you arrive, our staff will show you where to find your flower. You can spend time looking at the flowers, speaking to other visitors and (hopefully!) enjoying the sun in our beautiful gardens. Refreshments are available.
The Garden of Celebration installation stays open for a month, after which the flowers are collected or posted to purchasers.
See photos from last year’s event here.
Can I change or cancel my RSVP to the Garden of Celebration?
Please get in touch with our Fundraising team by emailing fundraising@stjh.org.uk or calling 020 8525 3200 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri).
When will I get my flower?
Once purchased, your flower will be prepared to go on display from 11th July for one month in the Hospice gardens. If you’ve opted for collection, we’ll contact you with a list of collection dates later in the summer. Or, if you’ve opted for delivery, your flower will be delivered to your home.