Celebrate and Remember: Hosparus Health Invites Families to Annual Service of Remembrance

Elizabethtown ceremony includes live music, a keepsake ornament activity, and community connection.

Hosparus Health Central Kentucky invites families and friends to attend its annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 16, from 2:15–4:00 p.m. EDT at First Presbyterian Church, 1016 Pear Orchard Road, Elizabethtown, KY. The event offers a meaningful opportunity to celebrate and honor the lives of loved ones who have died within the past year.

The service will include inspirational readings, a memorial ceremony, and live music by the Heartland Harp Ensemble. Guests are welcome to arrive early to participate in a keepsake ornament activity beginning at 2:15 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Families are invited to bring a photo of their loved one, which can be trimmed into a circle and placed inside a provided acrylic ornament. During the service, each family will be invited to hang their ornament on the memory tree, which they may take home afterward as a cherished keepsake.

Light refreshments will be served, and casual attire is encouraged. The event is sponsored by Trowbridge Funeral.

“The Service of Remembrance offers a space where families can come together to share their grief and honor their loved ones in a supportive, compassionate environment,” said Savannah Sooter, LCSW, Grief Counselor at Hosparus Health Central Kentucky. “It’s a beautiful reminder that even as we mourn, we’re surrounded by a community that understands and cares.”

Pre-registration is encouraged by visiting HosparusHealth.org/Grief-Counseling or calling 888-345-8197.

Hope for the Holidays
In addition to the Service of Remembrance, Hosparus Health’s Hope for the Holidays program offers ongoing support for those navigating grief during the holiday season. These adult sessions provide practical tools and shared connection in a compassionate setting.

Hope for the Holidays Schedule:
All sessions take place Mondays, 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. ET at Hosparus Health Central Kentucky, 105 Diecks Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.

• November 17: Grief and Gratitude in the Season of Thanksgiving
• December 1: Reconsidering Rituals and Traditions
• December 15: Tapping Resilience: Managing Expectations and Holiday Stress
• December 29: Grief Resolutions for the New Year

Pre-registration is encouraged by 10:00 a.m. on the day of attendance by calling 270-737-6300 or visiting hosparushealth.org/grief-counseling.

Grief Counseling Services
Hosparus Health’s grief services are provided at no cost to families of hospice patients for up to 13 months after a loss. For community members who did not receive hospice care, licensed counselors accept most major insurance plans. Sliding-scale fees and financial assistance are available. For more information on ongoing grief counseling groups and programs offered throughout the year, visit HosparusHealth.org/Grief-Counseling or call 888-345-8197.

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