Letters to Heaven Initiative Blossoms into Wildflower Tribute at Melton Country Park

Melton Borough Council is pleased to invite members of the public to a special event at Melton Country Park near Doctors Lane on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 10:00am, marking the next chapter in the Letters to Heaven initiative. 

Launched in October 2023 at Thorpe Road Cemetery, the Letters to Heaven post box offers a meaningful way for people to send messages to loved ones who have passed.  

Letters and cards that have been placed in the memorial post box will be respectfully composted and blended with wildflower seeds. The seeds will be sown in a dedicated area of the country park near Doctors Lane, creating a vibrant wildflower meadow that will serve as a peaceful space for remembrance, reflection, and connection with nature. 

Councillor Margaret Glancy, Portfolio holder for Corporate Governance, Environment and Regulatory Services said: “This initiative combines remembrance with regeneration. By transforming messages of love into wildflowers, we’re creating a living tribute that honours those we've lost while nurturing the environment. It shows that even in grief, something beautiful can grow.  

When the flowers begin to bloom, we hope this space will offer comfort and connection to all who visit.”  

The event will be held near Doctors lane, What3words location: ///plus.post.polite. Attendees will have the opportunity to scatter the seeds and post messages to loved ones in a temporary memorial post box that will be at the event. Light refreshments will also be available on the day. 

This project has received funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which has supported the provision of seed resources and officer time. 

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For more information please contact: communications@melton.gov.uk