Honouring a Life. Creating a Legacy.

At Oak Ridges Hospice, we know that love does not end with loss. The Leaves of Life Memorial Wall offers families and friends a heartfelt way to honour the memory of a loved one while supporting compassionate end-of-life care at Oak Ridges Hospice.

What is the Leaves of Life Memorial Wall?

This beautifully crafted wall features warm wood paneling and delicate metal leaves arranged in a flowing, natural pattern that evokes a sense of movement, peace, and life’s ongoing journey. Each engraved leaf serves as a tribute to someone dearly missed, while collectively the wall offers a comforting place of connection, remembrance, and hope. The first wall will be installed and completed at Oak Ridges Hospice in June 2025.

Timeline & Renewal

Leaves can be purchased at any time throughout the year and will be installed during the annual wall update in June. Your donation covers a period of one year from the time the leaf is installed on the wall.

Approaching the end of the one year period, you will have the option to renew the leaf for another year. We will reach out to every leaf donor at least two months prior to the annual June update. If you choose not to renew, you will receive the leaf as a keepsake after it is removed from the wall.

Cost

A leaf will be placed and remain on the wall for a period of one year with a minimum donation of $1000. Donations can be paid in full at the time of ordering, or can be paid in monthly installments (minimum $100 per month for 10 months). Tax receipts will be provided.

 

Leaves of Life FAQs

  • Leaves are available to families and loved ones of individuals who were residents of Oak Ridges Hospice.

  • You can purchase a leaf:

  • We accept:

    • Credit card

    • Debit (in person only)

    • Cheque

    • Cash

    • E-transfer (for gifts over $250)

    For more information about e-transfers, please contact us directly.

  • Leaves are made of metal, approximately 3 inches long, with a warm copper colour.


    Only a name will appear on the leaf—no dates or additional messages. The name can be personalized in a way that is meaningful to your family (e.g., John Smith, Grandpa, Uncle John).

    Font size will be adjusted to ensure consistency. You may purchase multiple leaves with different names if you wish.

  • The wall is updated once per year, in June.


    All leaves purchased throughout the year will be installed at the next annual update.

    The first installation will take place in June 2025.

  • Yes. We will contact you 60 days before the next June installation to confirm whether you’d like to renew your donation and keep your leaf on the wall.

    If you choose to renew, the leaf remains on display for another year.

    If you do not renew, the leaf will be respectfully removed and mailed to you as a keepsake.

  • We’ll notify you by email or phone once your leaf has been installed.


    You’re welcome to visit the wall daily between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

  • The Memorial Wall is located inside Oak Ridges Hospice, in the dining room area of the Morgan & Sidhu House.

  • Yes, you will receive charitable tax receipt for your donation.

    • Online and one-time donations: Receipts are issued immediately by email

    • Monthly donations: Consolidated receipts are issued each January

    • Offline donations (cheque, cash, debit, e-transfer): Receipts are processed monthly

  • After your donation is received, we’ll contact you to confirm the name that will appear on your leaf.

    Once the leaf is installed, we’ll notify you so you can plan a visit if you wish.

 

Still have questions? Get in touch!

Call: 289-225-0202 or email Fund Development Coordinator, Michelle Betlem, at mbetlem@oakridgeshospice.com