Illuminating HOPE is a virtual gathering of butterflies, each one a message of love and honor and support, and coming together in this mosaic, a beacon of HOPE to all who are grieving the death of a loved one.

People from all across the world have created and contributed these butterflies, showing children that they are not alone—that they are cared about and supported in their grief.

Designed by MarketSpace Agency, this mural was created to demonstrate that—even in times of grief—hope shines through. Look closely and you will see the mural is made up thousands of individual stories of loss. Yet, when joined together, the big picture shows the power of knowing you are not alone and that hope is possible.

Create Your
Butterfly

Please create your own virtual butterfly using the tools to the right. Then add your butterfly to the Butterfly Garden by hitting “SUBMIT.” Make your butterfly of HOPE:

In MEMORY of loved ones who have died
In HONOR of a child or adult who is grieving
In SUPPORT of grieving children, adults, and families everywhere

If you need help creating a butterfly please see our tutorial.

The collection for butterflies for the mosaic has been completed, however, your butterfly will be added to the Butterfly Garden.

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Significant date(s) such as a birthday, anniversary, dates of life, etc.

Your name will be displayed with your butterfly. Entering a name is not required.

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We reserve the right to remove butterflies based on inappropriate content.