UPDATE: The story has been updated to reflect the new date for the Virtual Candle Lighting Memorial Service.
HERINGTON -- Hospice of Dickinson County is also sponsoring a Remember Me Tree in Herington to honor the memory of loved ones during the holiday season.
The tree will be on display through the end of December, and can be found in the Home Health and Hospice office, 11 North Broadway in Herington.
Anyone may place an angel on the tree to honor or remember a loved one. Donations are accepted for the ornaments. For donations of $20 or more, porcelain keepsake ornaments are available. Donation boxes can be found at the Home Health and Hospice office and Ampride, both in Herington.
Proceeds from the Remember Me Tree will benefit the local Hospice program. Carol Whitehair, Director of Hospice of Dickinson County, said, “Placing an ornament on the tree is a wonderful way to remember or honor a loved one during the holidays. These donations directly benefit our Hospice patients and programs.”
This year, the organization also will be hosting a Virtual Candle Lighting Memorial Service which will be available for viewing beginning Dec. 18. This service can be accessed through the organization's Facebook page, and will consist of a short memorial reading followed by honoring those whose names appear on the Remember Me Tree.