hope butterfly garden

HOPE for Bereaved, Inc. established a public garden in 1992 with support from Onondaga County Parks, Sollecito Landscaping Nursery, and the Board of Directors at that time. Starting with 135 trees, flowering shrubs, evergreens, rosebushes, geraniums and other flowers – the Butterfly Garden of Hope was born! The first memorial brick pathway was installed in 1996. Additional pathways continue to be added, as requests for memorials are received. In subsequent years, myriad items were added, such as: electricity, welcome signs, a wishing well, gazebo, pergola, benches, and additional gardens and greenery.

The Butterfly Garden of HOPE is a memorial to those who have died, a symbol of hope to the living and a place of comfort for the grieving. It is located on the lawn between Onondaga Lake and the Parkway in Liverpool, New York.

See The Butterfly Garden brochure

Brick Dedications

Dedicating a brick in our Butterfly Garden is a great way to memorialize a loved one that has passed away, and to support HOPE for Bereaved. We hope you’ll consider dedicating a brick and exploring the butterfly garden to see the many beautiful dedications that have been made.

Brick Dedications

Garden Rental

People use the Butterfly Garden of HOPE to celebrate meaningful events such as weddings, memorials, reunions, and celebrations of life. The garden provides a peaceful and beautiful setting for gatherings of remembrance or joy. Reservations are required for all events.

Garden Rental

Find a Brick

Many families have honored loved ones through brick dedications in the Butterfly Garden. Use this tool to search for a specific brick and locate it within the garden. Visiting the garden allows you to reflect on the many meaningful tributes placed there.

Brick Locations