Bethesda Hospice Care’s Annual Memorial has always upheld the standard and honor of remembering loved ones who have died. This year, we are reimagining our event, transitioning from a 5K walk to a Memorial Ceremony followed by Interactive Grief Stations. We believe that this update will make our memorial more accessible to people of all ages and mobility levels. Moving indoors will also prevent us from having to reschedule in case of inclement weather.
Though we are changing the event’s format, we will continue our beloved traditions of reading loved ones’ names aloud during the Memorial Ceremony, wearing ribbons in their honor, and creating our beautiful Memorial Ribbon Wreath together. As always, the Annual Memorial is free and open to the community. We hope you’ll join us at this reverent and joyful event, where we can mourn our losses, celebrate the lives of our loved ones, and move toward peace and healing.
On Saturday, September 13, we invite you to join us at 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. St. Louis, MO 63122 (across the street from Webster Hills United Methodist Church at the corner of W. Lockwood Ave. and Berry Rd.)
9:30 – 10:00 AM – Check in and receive your Memorial Ribbon
10:00 AM – Memorial Ceremony and reading of loved ones’ names
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Interactive Grief Stations: 10 stations with activities to help process your grief and honor your loved one. Participate in some or all of the interactive stations, as you choose. When you’re ready to leave, commemorate your loved one by adding your Memorial Ribbon to our Memorial Wreath.
Registration opens on August 1st, 2025!