Samaritan's Tree of Life Ceremonies Brighten Holiday Season throughout Communities

The community is encouraged to gather family and friends to celebrate the season as Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice presents five Tree of Life ceremonies throughout communities in Burlington, Gloucester, Camden and Mercer counties.

The candlelight ceremonies are open to the public and will feature inspirational readings and music provided by local musicians and choirs, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Individuals may dedicate a light on the tree in memory of someone who has passed on or in honor of someone special in their life. Proceeds from optional donations benefit the patients, families and programs of Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice.

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice’s Tree of Life Ceremonies (in order by date):

West Deptford:
Monday, December 1, 2014 at 7 p.m.
West Deptford Municipal Building
Grove & Crown Point Roads

Moorestown:
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Moorestown Friends School
110 E. Main Street

Hamilton (Mercer County):
Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 6 p.m.
Hamilton Township Senior Center
409 Cypress Lane

Medford:
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Medford Memorial Middle School
55 Mill Street

Collingswood:
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Collingswood Senior Community Center – Indoors
30 Collings Avenue

For more information or to dedicate a light, contact the Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice’s Judy Matthews at (856) 552-3242.

About Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice:

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice is the regional leader for hospice care, palliative (comfort) medicine, geriatric care management, grief support and counseling and end-of-life education, research and advocacy. In addition to hospice services covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers, Samaritan’s Family of Services also provides nearly $1 million each year in essential, yet non-reimbursed, services through generous community support.

Samaritan is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, independent organization accredited by The Joint Commission, a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its We Honor Veterans program created in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Samaritan serves people in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties who are coping with the stresses of aging, serious illness or grief. For more information, visit www.SamaritanNJ.org.

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