Annual Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremony 

Butterflies are a symbol of hope, transformation, endurance, and peace. Their brief, but extraordinary time on our earth represents the beauty and power of life and offers us a meaningful symbol to honour and remember those who have passed away.

According to legend, by making a wish and giving a butterfly its freedom, the wish will be taken to the heavens on the wings of the butterfly and be granted.

We invite you to purchase butterflies, throughout the year, in memory of a loved one or someone special who has passed away. Purchasing butterflies, in lieu of flowers, is a beautiful and meaningful sentiment.

Once you have purchased a butterfly, you will be welcome to join in our Annual Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremony. You may also request that your butterflies be releases by one of our volunteers.  The next Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremony will take place on August 16. 2026, here in Arnprior at The Galilee Centre at 398 John St North.

You can purchase your butterfly in advance until early August at our office at 106 McGonigal St. West, Arnprior or by contacting our office 613-623-7981, or email [email protected]    Please click HERE to download our Purchase Forms and Price Information.

Please Click Here to view last year’s Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremony Program