Hospice Memorial Butterfly Releases
July and August 2026 | Various Northern Michigan Locations
Join Munson Healthcare Foundations and Munson Healthcare Hospice this summer for a celebration of those we have loved and lost.
Six memorial butterfly releases will be held during the months of July and August in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Frankfort, Grayling, Manistee, and Traverse City. See below for more information on each of these events, including dates, times, locations.
Butterfly requests are opening soon. Please note: there is no fee or registration required to attend and observe these events!
Questions?
Contact Erin Gray, Bereavement Coordinator for Munson Healthcare Hospice, with any questions about the releases at 800-252-2065 or egray4@mhc.net.
Butterfly Release Event Details
Cadillac Butterfly ReleaseThursday, July 30, 2026 at 3 p.m. Cadillac Senior Center Click Here to learn more about this event. | Charlevoix Butterfly ReleaseThursday, August 6, 2026 at 3 p.m. Charlevoix Hospital Click Here to learn more about this event. |
Frankfort Butterfly ReleaseFriday, July 31, 2026 at 3 p.m. Mineral Springs Park Click Here to learn more about this event. | Grayling Butterfly ReleaseThursday, July 30, 2026 at 11 a.m. Grayling City Pavilion Click Here to learn more about this event. |
Manistee Butterfly ReleaseFriday, July 31, 2026 at 11 a.m. Manistee Senior Center Click Here to learn more about this event. | Traverse City Butterfly ReleaseFriday, August 7, 2026 at 11 a.m. Medalie Roadside Park Pavilion Click Here to learn more about this event. |
Additional Details
In the event of inclement weather, butterflies will still be released under shelter. Please bring an umbrella as shelter space may be limited.