Trees of Life from Hair: A Unique and Deeply Moving Way to Preserve Memories

A tree of life handcrafted from the hair of a loved one carries one of the oldest symbols of continuity, and makes it something you can hold. Discover the possibilities.

Dear friends,

Today we would like to share with you a particularly meaningful way to keep the memory of a loved one alive: trees of life formed from their hair. These unique pieces carry the essence of the person you cherish, giving that presence a tangible form you can hold, wear, and reach for on the hardest days.

A tree of life made from hair, set in a pink-toned round medallion

The deep symbolism of the tree of life

The tree of life is one of the most powerful symbols across many cultures and traditions. It speaks of growth, of life that does not simply end but changes form, of the unbroken connection between what was and what continues. When that symbol is shaped from the hair of someone you loved, it gathers all of that meaning and binds it to something irreversibly personal: a thread from their life, woven into yours.

An inspiring thought from a children's book

Recently, a small picture book moved us deeply. It follows a tree of remembrance that grows and blossoms each time someone shares a memory of the person who has gone. The idea that our memories can nourish something living, can cause it to flower again and again, struck us as quietly true. It is precisely what we hope each of these pieces can be for you: something that keeps growing, even now.

My Love necklace featuring a handcrafted tree of life from hair

Inspiration and the possibilities before you

We have made many trees of life, each one distinct, each one shaped around a particular person and a particular story. A few examples are shown here, not to fix a single idea in your mind, but to show you how wide the possibilities are. No two pieces look the same, because no two people are the same.

Together: two trees of life intertwined in a memorial pendant A tree of life memorial pendant in warm gold tones

Accents within the canopy

The canopy of the tree can be enriched with additional materials, each carrying its own quiet meaning:

  • Flower petals, which speak of beauty and the natural passage of time, lending the piece a particular delicacy.
  • Glitter fragments, a touch of light that keeps the memory shining.
  • Ashes, embedding a trace of the person themselves, creating the deepest possible connection within the piece.
  • Gold leaf, a refined accent that honours the enduring value of what you carry.
Tree of life with hair and ashes in a round memorial pendant Tree of life with amber-toned hair in a memorial jewellery piece

Individual design and the bonds it holds

We most often use the hair of the person who has passed to form the tree. It is also possible, however, to incorporate the hair of those left behind, or of the whole family together. A piece like that becomes something beyond a memorial: it becomes a symbol of the bond itself, of everyone who loved the same person, gathered into a single, wearable whole. In moments of grief, that sense of connection can be a quiet source of steadiness.

Circle of Life medallion with a tree of life in rainbow tones, made from hair

Reach out to us

We would welcome the chance to talk through your ideas and find the right form for your particular memory. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time, whether you have a specific wish in mind or are simply wondering what might be possible. We are here for exactly that.