Treasure Coast Hospice Community Remembrance Ceremonies Honor Loved Ones
Treasure Coast Hospice will hold its annual remembrance ceremonies in December, giving the community an opportunity to come together to honor loved ones during the holiday season. The ceremonies will be held in Stuart, Ft. Pierce, and Port St. Lucie:
Stuart – Thursday, December 4; Gazebo Park, 80 SE Ocean Blvd., 6 pm
Ft. Pierce – Tuesday, December 9; Downtown Gazebo, corner of Indian River Dr./Ave. A, 6 pm
Port St. Lucie – Thursday, December 11; Lakeside Gazebo at Tradition, 6 pm (candle lighting ceremony)
The seasonal remembrance events offer inspirational words and messages of hope, time to reflect and remember loved ones, and live holiday music.
“For many who have lost a loved one, the holiday season can be difficult, bringing a mix of emotions,” said Director of Grief Support and Pediatrics Jacki Nardone, LCSW. “Each year, our remembrance ceremonies continue to grow, offering even more members of our community a meaningful opportunity to acknowledge and express their grief while being surrounded by a supportive group of people who have faced similar experiences.”
Guests at the Stuart and Ft. Pierce events will be able to acknowledge their loss by writing the names of their loved ones on special memory tags that are placed on a decorated tree. For those who are unable to attend their local ceremony, memory tags will be created and placed for anyone who completes the form at www.TreasureHealth.org/tag. The trees will be displayed in the downtown gazebos throughout the holiday season.
About Treasure Coast Hospice
Treasure Coast Hospice is a non-profit community organization of skilled professionals and dedicated volunteers whose mission is to provide access to compassionate, caring, expert and professional hospice and grief support services to patients and families at the end of life. Founded in 1982, Treasure Coast Hospice has grown to serve more than 4,000 patients annually in Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties. Thanks to the generous support of our community, the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation is able to fund comprehensive hospice and grief support programs for Treasure Coast Hospice, including three Inpatient Units for those who need a higher level of care, the specialized pediatric program Little Treasures, music therapy, massage therapy, virtual reality experiences, individual and group bereavement services, and Camp Good Grief for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
