MercyOne North Iowa Hospice Tree of Life program provides hope in grief

Trees throughout MercyOne North Iowa Hospice’s coverage area show a bright message that hope and light exist in times of grief.

Last Wednesday, North Iowa Hospice hosted a Tree of Life ceremony at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton, one of nine of such programs throughout MercyOne’s area.

Autumn Hawver, bereavement coordinator with MercyOne North Iowa Hospice, said the program helps grieving families cope with loss and reflect on the life of a lost loved one during the holiday season, which can be a difficult time for many in such a situation.