Memorial Blocks · Angel of Hope Memorial Park (Fergus Falls)

What a memorial block is

A name that stays with the monument.

The Angel of Hope monument was dedicated on May 26, 2012, inside Adam's Park (Grotto) in Fergus Falls. Surrounding the angel are pillars built to carry the names of children who have died — engraved into stone, side by side, each one held in equal weight.

Ordering a memorial block is how a family adds their child's name to that gathering. The blocks are not gravestones and they are not markers of plots — they are a way to say, here, this child existed, and this is where we come to remember them. Some families return at the May and December vigils to find their child's name; some come in quieter months and sit alone with it.

— Angel of Hope Memorial Park, Fergus Falls

How it works

Four steps, at your own pace.

Choose the inscription

Decide on the name and dates (or other words) you'd like engraved. Up to three lines, 24 characters per line including spaces.

Submit the order form

Fill out the form with your contact information and the exact text for the engraving. There is no deadline — submit when you're ready.

Mail your check

Send a check for $200 per block made payable to Angel of Hope, mailed to PO BOX 817, Fergus Falls, MN 56537.

Engraving & placement

Once payment is received, your block is engraved and placed on the pillars at the monument. Families are welcome to visit any time.

Begin a memorial block order

The details

What's possible on a block.

Each block holds a small inscription chosen by the family — most often a child's name, sometimes with dates or a short phrase. The constraints below come from the engraver and the size of the stones on the pillars.

Cost per block $200
Maximum lines Up to 3 lines
Characters per line 24 (spaces count)
Payable to Angel of Hope
Mail to PO BOX 817
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Botanical illustration of a blue iris — quiet imagery for the memorial pillars

Questions families ask

A few quiet questions.

Can I include a date along with the name?

Yes. You have up to three lines of 24 characters each (spaces included) to use as you wish — most families choose a name and one or two dates, but the choice is yours.

Is there a deadline to order?

No. Memorial blocks are accepted year-round. Order whenever the time feels right; there is no rush.

Can I order more than one block?

Yes. Some families inscribe more than one child, or add a sibling later. Each block is $200, and each one is submitted through the order form.

What if I live out of state?

Distance is no barrier. The order form is online and payment is mailed by check. We have inscribed blocks for families across the country.

When will the block be installed?

Once your form and payment are received, your block enters the next engraving batch and is then placed on the pillars at the monument. We will reach out if questions come up about the inscription.

Can I see the block before the next vigil?

Yes — the park is open and families are welcome any time. Many visit privately before the May or December vigils to spend quiet time with the monument.

If your question isn't here, please reach out — every family's situation is different, and we'd rather talk it through with you than have you wonder. Call or email any of our board members listed on the contact page.

Begin a memorial block order

Take the next step when you're ready.

The order form asks for your contact information, your child's name, and the exact text you'd like engraved. Once you submit it, mail a check for $200 per block, payable to Angel of Hope, to PO BOX 817, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. We will follow up to confirm the inscription before it is cut.

If you'd rather speak with someone first — about wording, about a child who was stillborn, about anything — please reach a board member through the contact page. There is no wrong way to begin.

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