Long Islanders honor departed loved ones with special ceremony

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Long Islanders honor departed loved ones with special ceremony

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum hosted its 2nd Annual Lantern Lighting Celebration for 450 Long Islanders this weekend. The ceremonies, which took place on Saturday August 20th and Sunday, August 21st, gave families and friends the opportunity to celebrate the lives of their departed loved ones in a beautiful and meaningful ceremony.

Set under the soft glow of string lights, Pinelawn distributed floating paper lanterns to families who inscribed them with messages to their loved ones, and then released the lit lanterns in Pinelawn’s Rose Garden Fountain as an acoustic duo played, creating a fairytale-like environment as families reminisced on their favorite memories with their lost loved ones.

“Honoring and feeling connected to loved ones is a very important part of the grieving process,” said Kristyn Hovanec, Director of Community Outreach at Pinelawn. “This meaningful ritual helps individuals continue to feel connected and also provides closure for those who need it. We are happy to host ceremonial events like these, knowing the great impact they continue to have.”

Speakers Rev. Lamont S. Granby, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bronxville and Susan Capurso, a Long Island certified End of Life Doula and Legacy Specialist, spoke to families about the grieving process and creating legacies for loved ones. Families received candles while their loved one’s names were read aloud.

All of Pinelawn’s events are free of charge and open to the public. Click here to see the full 2022 calendar of events, and to be added to the email list to learn more.

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, located in Farmingdale, New York, is a non-sectarian cemetery prided on creating and maintaining a beautiful and serene environment where families can find tranquility and comfort.  Its open and expansive landscape features hundreds of acres of manicured grounds, unique architecture, flowing bronze fountains and flower-lined walks.  Its beautiful memorial gardens offer all who visit, scenic beauty where they can reflect upon their loved ones in peace. For more information on Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, or to schedule a tour of the property, visit www.pinelawn.com or call 631-249-6100.

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