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On May 2nd we hosted families whose loved ones we cared for in 2025 at our annual Remembrance Ceremony. Our Chaplain, Khaliqa Baqi, led the ceremony, along with several staff and volunteers.
The special afternoon began with a sound bowl session and heartfelt words, followed by RNs Christina and Rose reading the name of each resident. Volunteer Coordinator, Becky, and Kitchen Manager, James, read touching poems. Diane, RN, and Susannah, spiritual care volunteer, offered a tribute. The Heartsong Singers, a group that provides comfort with songs sung at the bedside of Celia’s House residents, lent their gentle harmonies to close the ceremony.
After the ceremony, families made their way to Celia's House Memorial Garden to visit their loved one's memorial brick. Guests shared memories and connected with staff and volunteers who cared for their family members. Volunteers made delicious appetizers and refreshments for all those in attendance.
It is our hope that families and friends of the residents we lost found meaning in the ceremony and solace in the tranquil surroundings of Celia’s House. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Remembrance Ceremony, and to the dedicated staff and volunteers who made this event possible. The gathering of families and friends, the heartfelt words of the staff and volunteers, the joyful reunion of families with caregivers, and the support of volunteers are each a testament to the strong bonds within the Celia’s House community.
We invite everyone to visit Celia’s House and our garden.
If you have questions about our Remembrance Ceremony or Memorial Bricks, please email khaliqa.baqi@sofriendsofhospice.org
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