Franciscan Health to Host ‘Christmas Remembrance’ Event
The holidays can be an emotional time, especially if someone has lost a loved one. To help make the holiday season more manageable for those in this situation, Franciscan Health and Franciscan Hospice Bereavement are hosting their annual “Christmas Remembrance” on Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m.
The event is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. It will take place at Southport Presbyterian Church, 7525 McFarland Road, in Indianapolis.
“Our Christmas Remembrance provides an opportunity to reflect on past Christmases with our loved ones and a time for honoring them,” said Karla Riggs-Norton, Franciscan Health Bereavement Coordinator.
The “Christmas Remembrance” is a time for the entire family to remember deceased loved ones together. There will be singing of familiar Christmas carols, a candle lighting ceremony and a kids’ reflection time with George Bailey, the chimpanzee, followed by fellowship and refreshments, including Christmas cookies.
Participants may bring photos of their loved ones to be displayed on the Table of Honor in the front of the sanctuary.
Each family that attends the remembrance will receive a Christmas ornament from Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Mich.
Registration for this free event is available by calling the Franciscan Health Bereavement Office at (317) 528-2636 or register online here.