Memorial stone garden
Located in front of our Mission Valley office, Lifesharing’s Memorial Stone Garden was established in the spring of 2020 to celebrate the lives of those who gave the gift of life in their last hours. It is a sanctuary where donor families and others connected to organ and tissue donation may place a personalized stone in honor of a donor hero. To participate you may create your own and place it in the garden at any time or have a Lifesharing staff member create one for you. This service is only available to Lifesharing donor families.
Painting a stone for your loved one
Step 1
Select a stone with a flat surface — river rocks work great. You can purchase them at home improvement stores, craft stores or online.
Step 2
Clean the stone using water and dish soap. Allow the stone to completely dry.
Step 3
Seal the stone with a clear sealant or prime it with white paint. You may also want to paint a base coat first (usually black or white) for a clean, uniform look.
Step 4
Paint your design. Outdoor acrylic paint is a good choice and you can find it at craft stores. You can also use oil-based paint pens or Sharpies to write on the stone, but make sure the paint has dried first.
Step 5
Seal your stone with a spray or brush-on clear sealer. Make sure the sealer is weather-resistant, since the stones will be outside. (Mod Podge Outdoor clear sealer is one option.)
Step 6
You may place the stone in our Memorial Garden located at 7436 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA, 92108 located to the left of the front door under the trees.
Need more help?
Not artistically inclined? No worries. Fill out the form below to request assistance from a Lifesharing staff member who will paint the stone on your behalf. Note: this service is available to Lifesharing donor family members only, pending approval from the donor’s legal next of kin.
Stone request form
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