STUART — Treasure Coast Hospice will hold its annual Tree of Life remembrance ceremony in December, giving the community an opportunity to come together to honor loved ones during the holiday season. This year, the Tree of Life event in Okeechobee will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the green gazebo, Flagler Memorial Park #3 at 6 p.m.

The seasonal remembrance event offers inspirational words and messages of hope, time to reflect and remember loved ones, and live holiday music.

“The holidays are often a challenging time for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one,” said Director of Grief Support and Pediatrics Jacki Nardone, LCSW. “The Tree of Life ceremonies provide an opportunity for our community to acknowledge and express those feelings while being surrounded by a supportive group of people who have experienced a similar loss.”

Guests at the Tree of Life event 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 for you by completing the form at www.TreasureHealth.org/tag. The trees will be displayed in the downtown gazebo throughout the holiday season.