On Sunday, Dec. 5, Hutchins Maples Matherly Funeral Home held a Tree of Remebrance Ceremony for all those who have lost a loved one during the year. Knowing what a difficult time most people face during the holidays, the funeral home holds this special ceremony yearly to honor all those who have passed during the year and help ease some of the pain that the surviving families are going through. The home takes it one step further, those who had lost a loved one during the year were welcome to attend the ceremony whether the funeral home helped assist with the funeral or not. The goal of Hutchins Maples Matherly is to minister to every family in the community who has lost a loved one and to bring some comfort to the families.
A lovely tree was put up with a special ornament for each lost loved one. After the ceremony the families were given the special ornament to take home and put on their tree in remembrance of that person. A reception follows the ceremony as it gives people comfort in talking with people who are going through the same feelings during the holidays.
A great way to give back to the community, Hutchins Maples Matherly makes this event special and comforting to all those who attend.