Local Memorial Events

There is a candle lighting event to memorialize children who has passed. 


RHINEBECK: Burnett & White Funeral Homes of Rhinebeck and Red Hook, in conjunction with the international group The Compassionate Friends, will sponsor the seventh annual candle-lighting ceremony for anyone in the Hudson Valley who would like to remember a child who has died. Those who wish to participate should go to Burnett & White Funeral Home, 91 E.Market St., Rhinebeck, at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 12. The lighting of candles will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the sharing of memories and fellowship. A remembrance table will be available and those who attend are encouraged to bring photographs and memorabilia to display, as well as letters, poems, music or favorite readings to share. For more information, call 845-876-3193 or 845-758-5042.