The duo released a statement on its website Tuesday, saying that the memorial will take place after families have their own services and memorials
"Until that time, we are holding vigil for them," the statement read. "We join them on their mourning benches. And we stand in the gap asking God to offer them peace and healing."
Five people died and 45 more were hurt when the rigging above the stage collapsed amid winds of 60 to 70 mph ahead of a severe thunderstorm.
Sugarland canceled a planned concert in Iowa after the Indiana stage collapse, but they plan to resume their tour in New Mexico on Thursday.
"We are also addressing our own specific healing," the statement read. "Our road family experienced its traumas together. While we all scattered to our given families for their comfort, the trauma we experienced together binds us in a unique way that we share only with each other and those who were there."
The duo is replacing instruments and stage gear that were lost in the collapse.
"While music cannot change the events and losses at the Indiana State Fair, it can hopefully serve as a ritual and a balm to provide comfort and facilitate healing in this time of great sorrow," the statement read.
The duo narrowly escaped injury, thanks to a decision by its tour manager, Hellen Rollens, who looked at the threatening sky Saturday night and decided to hold the band backstage.
When they heard the stage come crashing down, the duo and its backing band hit the ground and took cover against a wall, thinking it was going to collapse on top of them.
Sugarland made it out of the dust and debris to seek cover in a tour bus. The elaborate set was destroyed.
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