STUART – 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 Fort Pierce, Stuart, and Port St. Lucie:
• Stuart – Thursday, Dec. 4 – Gazebo Park, 80 SE Ocean Blvd., 6 p.m.
• Fort Pierce – Tuesday, Dec. 9 – Downtown Gazebo, corner of Indian River Dr./Ave. A, 6 p.m.
• Port St. Lucie – Thursday, Dec. 11 – Lakeside Gazebo at Tradition, 6 p.m. (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 Fort 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.