Butterfly Memorials

The focal piece of the garden is the Butterfly House Gazebo where Butterfly Memorials will hang around the chrysalis & butterfly statue.  These Butterflies will be a permanent, visible way to honor or memorialize loved ones and to support hospice programs and services.  The Children's Garden will provide the backdrop for the twice yearly Celebration of Life as the tribute butterflies are dedicated.


"Gulf Fritillary Butterfly" by Atlanta Marie Carrera



The Gulf Fritillary
by Atlanta Marie Carrera


Compassionate heart
The Gulf Fritillary beams
Transforming to Joy











"Painted Lady Butterfly" by Atlanta Marie Carrera



The Painted Lady
by Atlanta Marie Carrera


Tenderness and grace
A Painted Lady Appears
Rebirth of my love







"Monarch Butterfly" by Atlanta Marie Carrera



The Monarch
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Transcending through air
A Monarch shining brightly
Hope rises above









"Mourning Cloak Butterfly" by Atlanta Marie Carrera




The Mourning Cloak
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Shining at first light
The Mourning Cloak breaking free
Herald of new life










"Black Swallowtail Butterfly" by Atlanta Marie Carrera




The Black Swallowtail
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Flying with free will
The Black Swallowtail triumphs
Embracing the rain









"Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly" by Atlanta Marie Carrera





The Zebra Swallowtail
by Atlanta Marie Carrera

Radiating beauty
the Zebra Swallowtail glides gently
Unifying Heaven and Earth