Royal City residents who want to pay tribute to loved ones who have passed away are invited to attend the annual Honour a Life event.
Now in its 10th year, Honour a Life is a community event that provides an opportunity for people who have suffered the loss of a loved one to pay tribute to them in a seasonal Christmas setting. This year's ceremony will take place on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6: 30 p.m. at the Centennial Lodge in Queen's Park.
Anyone wishing to pay tribute to loved ones who have passed away is invited to attend. After a brief service, there will be Christmas songs, and everyone can participate in the symbolic decorating of the Tree of Remembrance.
Honour a Life also includes complimen-tary decorations that can be personalized, and a short candlelit procession to the tree, accompanied by musicians.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for those wishing to honour the life of a loved one," said Christie Crean, funeral director at Columbia-Bowell Funeral Home in New Westminster. "Everyone will be able to personalize a decoration to place on our special remembrance tree. It's a seasonal opportunity to meet with like-minded people, share feelings and remember together."
Complimentary refreshments will be provided following the ceremony.
Crean said the event has been growing every year. She encourages those wishing to attend to RSVP by calling 604-521-4881.
The Honour A Life event is being held by the Columbia-Bowell Funeral Home and co-sponsored by the Crossroads Hospice Society and the New Westminster Palliative Care Program.
