candles for grief

Community Memorials

Grief Counseling for Individuals

Our trained bereavement counselors can provide short-term grief-specific individual counseling.

Memorials

Illuminations

Remembering Loved Ones We've Lost: You are invited to attend our annual Illuminations Community Memorial on June 11th from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the Nina K. Miller Residence, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca. Join us to enjoy the Hospicare gardens, light a luminaria in memory of a loved one, and share in a special program of remembrance, concluding with a sunset rendition of “Taps” by our pond. The event will be entirely outdoors, rain or shine. Light refreshments will be served. In case of inclement weather, event will be held under a tent. Attendance is free. Register at https://form.jotform.com/261035055486153 contact us at dhavas@hospicare.org or 607-272-0212.

Memorials

Season of Solace

November 9, 2025: All in our community who are grieving, regardless of whether your loved one died on Hospicare’s services, are welcome to stop by for a time of remembrance during the busy holiday season. A remembrance display features names of those being remembered. Details for this year’s event are coming soon.