Candlelight Memorial Ceremony
November 22, 2009A well-loved tradition, Hospice of Charleston Foundation's 21st Candlelight Memorial Ceremony takes place on Sunday, November 22 at 5:30 PM at Colonial Lake in downtown Charleston. The result of a collaboration with Hospice of Charleston – a Gentiva Company, this event offers an opportunity to remember loved ones through luminaries around Colonial Lake and a brief service of hope with music, readings, and time to reflect.
Sponsorship of the Candlelight Memorial Ceremony is provided by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Funeral Chapels and Crematory.
***RAIN PLAN***PLEASE NOTE***RAIN PLAN***
Due to rain, the Candlelight Memorial Ceremony has been moved to GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, at 98 Wentworth Street, Charleston SC 29401. See a map of the area. To get to Grace Episcopal from Colonial Lake, travel East on Baufain Street, looking for Coming Street on the left. Make a left on Coming, then take the first right onto Wentworth Street. Grace Episcopal is on the left, before the next intersection. Meet us there to light our candles, reflect, and celebrate the lives of those we remember today.
Due to rain, the Candlelight Memorial Ceremony has been moved to GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, at 98 Wentworth Street, Charleston SC 29401. See a map of the area. To get to Grace Episcopal from Colonial Lake, travel East on Baufain Street, looking for Coming Street on the left. Make a left on Coming, then take the first right onto Wentworth Street. Grace Episcopal is on the left, before the next intersection. Meet us there to light our candles, reflect, and celebrate the lives of those we remember today.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of Charleston Foundation (HOCF) and will support our efforts to expand access to, and awareness of, hospice services through the following programs:
- Assistance to low-income, uninsured hospice patients through our grants program
- Support for bereaved families with community-wide events such as Candlelight Memorial and Shannon's Hope camp for children
- Community education about the benefits of hospice care
The rain location for this event is Grace Episcopal Church, located at 98 Wentworth Street.
For a hard-copy version, please download the Luminary Order Form (PDF), complete it and mail it to us.
For questions, contact Merrill Wilcox (843) 216-7323 or e-mail her at merrill@hospiceofcharlestonfoundation.org.
Gentiva Health Services Inc. is the nation's leading provider of comprehensive home healthcare and related services. Gentiva serves nearly 500,000 patients annually from more than 380 locations in 39 states. As a member of the Gentiva Family of companies, Hospice of Charleston offers comprehensive hospice care in the home and in the inpatient setting at the Hospice Center.