Connecting in Our Community
To realize our vision of reimagining the way our community views and experiences serious illness, dying, and grief, Hospice of the Piedmont hosts regular events throughout Central Virginia.
- To learn more about our ongoing bereavement support groups, visit our Grief and Healing page.
- For information about our grief support programs for children, visit our Kids’ Grief and Healing page.
- For details on our fundraising events, visit our Giving page.
Upcoming Events
Death Fest
Join us for a day of education, self-reflection, and creative expression focused on the experience of being mortal humans who love and grieve together. Learn about choices regarding the dying process, after-death body care, and green burial. Connect with ancient, inner, and collective wisdom around dying and grief. Experience the art and songs, knowledge and skills of members of our community who regularly tend the hearth of death and dying.
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Location: Panorama Natural Burial, 3550 Reas Ford Lane, Earlysville, VA 22936
Tickets: Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Admission price is by donation.
Hospice of the Piedmont is pleased to partner with Woven Roots Collective and Panorama Natural Burial on this special community event.
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Death Over Drafts at Patch Brewing Co.
Death Over Drafts is an evening of community, connection, and casual conversation about death. But don’t worry, this isn’t a gloomy affair. We’re here to celebrate the full cycle of life. Together, we’ll create a comfortable space to share stories and make it easier to talk about this inevitable chapter.
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Patch Brewing Co.
Address: 10271 W. Gordon Ave, Gordonsville, VA
Price: Admission is free, and drinks are on you! (RSVP to come)
Leading the discussion is Beth Eck, the Director of End of Life Doula Services at Hospice of the Piedmont. Everyone’s welcome! So grab a pint, share in some good conversation, and let’s toast to living, dying, and everything in between!
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Memorial Illumination
We are delighted to extend an invitation to you, your family, and friends for our 34th Memorial Illumination. Each year, this heartfelt gathering offers a moment of reflection, remembrance, and community. In the spirit of the season, we come together to honor the lives of those we’ve lost, finding comfort and connection through the light we share.
The Illumination is free and open to the public, regardless of Hospice of the Piedmont affiliation.
Charlottesville Illumination
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: First Presbyterian Church
500 Park St, Charlottesville, VA
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Culpeper Illumination
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Culpeper United Methodist Church
1233 Oaklawn Drive, Culpeper, VA
Both events will include a short program with live music, reflection, and fellowship.
Learn More & Sponsor a LightCommunity Presentations
Interested in creating your own event with Hospice of the Piedmont? We’re proud to offer free educational talks to the community. Visit our Request a Presentation page to explore available topics and request a speaker.
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