A fitting place for a memorial

Six months ago, a niece of my wife passed away unexpectedly at age 47. She and her SO lived in AZ in a small town south of Phoenix. We were all shaken up by her passing and held a small family gathering at our home a couple of weeks later. We decided then to meet in Sedona, AZ to spread her ashes among the beautiful red rock hills that surround the city.


We rented a beautiful home in Sedona through VRBO and a few of us met there on Saturday afternoon for the weekend. Lisa was a lady who loved the outdoors, loved Sedona and loved hiking the many trails in and around the city. The home we rented was just two short blocks from the start of a trail that led up into the hills. We were all pretty sure we could find a nice place for her to spend eternity, and find it we did. We hiked up there Saturday evening and again on Sunday to spread her ashes, and again on Monday before we all departed for a last goodbye.


Here are some photos of what that area looks like.


The first two are part of the view from the home we rented.






A few other shots from around the area.












The group who gathered for Lisa. Her Significant Other, my wife, Lisa's brother and his wife.




It was an emotional weekend with lots of time for each of us to share stories about fun we had with Lisa. She will be missed.

Sedona is a beautiful area. We used to spend time out there every year for a few days while my parents were alive. Your pix are nice. Sorry for your loss.

We spent a week in Sedona a few years ago. Absolutely beautiful area.

Sorry for your loss. Sedona is beautiful and a fitting place to memorialize a loved one who had a passion for nature and the outdoors.

Condolences to the family - a life ended way too soon. One of my favorite places. For those with any doubts - just catch a sunrise at Red Rock - no way it's by accident!

Thanks for all the comments and good wishes.

War Eagle, I agree 1000%

Hey Mike, very sorry for your families loss.
I'll echo what everyone else has already said.
The wife and I have been up to Sedona about 5 times over the years and it is truly breathtaking.
It's beautiful all day long up there, but sunrises and sunsets just about make the colors glow.

Mike, very sorry for your loss... Sedona looks beautiful, I have never been.

So sorry for your loss Mike. Way to young. I have never been there either but your pictures sure make me want to go.

Mike, So sorry for you and the family. What an awesome memorial.

MM

Thanks all for your comments. Tina is a very emotional person and the past few days has been tough on her.