STUART \u2013 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:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Stuart \u2013 Thursday, Dec. 4 \u2013 Gazebo Park, 80 SE Ocean Blvd., 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fort Pierce \u2013 Tuesday, Dec. 9 – Downtown Gazebo, corner of Indian River Dr.\/Ave. A, 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Port St. Lucie \u2013 Thursday, Dec. 11 – Lakeside Gazebo at Tradition, 6 p.m. (candle lighting ceremony)<\/p>\n
The seasonal remembrance events offer inspirational words and messages of hope, time to reflect and remember loved ones, and live holiday music.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor many who have lost a loved one, the holiday season can be difficult, bringing a mix of emotions,\u201d said Director of Grief Support and Pediatrics Jacki Nardone, LCSW. \u201cEach 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n