
Tree of Life and Candlelight Service of Remembrance
Each December, Community Hospice & Palliative Care invites families, friends and community members to come together to remember and honor the people who hold a special place in their lives. Our Tree of Life ceremonies will take place throughout the communities we serve. Each Tree of Life will feature personalized tributes in memory of loved ones, creating a special place for reflection and remembrance.
We invite you to join us at one of our five Tree of Life events in Jacksonville, Lake City, St. Augustine, Palatka or Gainesville.
2026 Tree of Life Events
Jacksonville
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring
4266 Sunbeam Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Prelude Performance: 5:45 – 6 p.m.
Service of Remembrance: 6 p.m.
Lake City
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Lifestyle Enrichment Center
628 SE Allison Court
Lake City, FL 32025
5 – 7 p.m.
St. Augustine
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Stephen R. Chapman Family Community Campus
1355 US Highway 1 South
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Prelude Performance: 5:45 – 6 p.m.
Service of Remembrance: 6 p.m.
Palatka
Thursday, December 10, 2026
St. Johns River State College
5001 St. Johns Ave.
Palatka, FL 32177
5 – 7 p.m.
Gainesville
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Community Hospice & Palliative Care
3870 NW 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
5 – 7 p.m.
Honor Someone Special
Remember someone who holds a special place in your life by requesting a personalized Tree of Life tribute.
Depending on the event location, tributes may be displayed as ribbons or ornaments. To request a personal tribute for Jacksonville or St. Augustine events, please visit 2026TreeofLife.eventbrite.com. For Lake City, Palatka or Gainesville, please email NorthCentralEvents@communityhospice.com
Requests for personalized tributes must be received by December 1.
A Time to Remember
Tree of Life offers families and community members an opportunity to pause, reflect and remember those who are no longer with us. The illuminated trees and personalized tributes serve as symbols of remembrance for loved ones throughout our community.
All guests attending the Tree of Life services are invited to bring a photo of their loved one to display on the memory tables.
For any questions about Tree of Life, please call 904.407.6355.