Annual Memorial Butterfly Release
Our Memorial Butterfly Release ceremony is hosted for loved ones of residents who journey through Red Deer Hospice the previous year. The event takes place in the Memorial Garden across the street from Hospice. It is a tranquil setting to remember our loved ones, as well as a beautiful first home for the painted lady butterflies. The release of butterflies is a healing experience that can comfort family and friends suffering from a loss.
Please note, only loved ones of residents who passed through Hospice in the previous year are invited to the Butterfly Release. (For example, if your loved one passed away in 2020 then you would be invited to the 2021 event.)
On Saturday, June 12, 2021, Red Deer Hospice Society will host an 'at home' version of our annual Memorial Butterfly Release for the loved ones of resident who journeyed through Hospice in 2020. This year we will host the ceremony virtually and offer curbside butterfly pick up, allowing you to find a meaningful setting for you to release your butterfly and to remember your loved one. We hope this event format gives you an opportunity to honour your loved one while still maintaining the health and safety of everyone in our community.
*Butterfly orders must be received prior to May 14th, 2021.
For further information, please contact our Event Coordinator at 403-309-4344 ext. 109 or by email
Please note, only loved ones of residents who passed through Hospice in the previous year are invited to the Butterfly Release. (For example, if your loved one passed away in 2020 then you would be invited to the 2021 event.)
On Saturday, June 12, 2021, Red Deer Hospice Society will host an 'at home' version of our annual Memorial Butterfly Release for the loved ones of resident who journeyed through Hospice in 2020. This year we will host the ceremony virtually and offer curbside butterfly pick up, allowing you to find a meaningful setting for you to release your butterfly and to remember your loved one. We hope this event format gives you an opportunity to honour your loved one while still maintaining the health and safety of everyone in our community.
*Butterfly orders must be received prior to May 14th, 2021.
For further information, please contact our Event Coordinator at 403-309-4344 ext. 109 or by email