St Cuthbert’s Hospice’s annual Light up a Life Service provides a beautiful opportunity for anyone in our community to come together, whether they have a connection to the Hospice or not, to honour and celebrate the lives of those we love and miss.
We spoke to Sam our Community Outreach Coordinator about the service and why it is special for her:
“ I first attended Light up a Life a few years ago when I worked in the Family Support Team, helping the Bereavement Team support families at the service. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I attended the service for the first time, but as soon as I walked in it was so heartwarming to see people of all ages come together as a community to remember their loved ones. It means so much to families, and seeing the names written down in the book of remembrance brings a sense of connection for them.”
“Now being part of the Community Outreach Team, I speak to people about the service and their experiences out in the community.
One lady I’ve recently spoken to started attending the service after her Husband passed away in the Hospice quite a few years ago, and she has supported it ever since. Although she can’t make it to the service now, she still donates every year and thinks of it fondly.
For me, it offers a time of quiet in a busy festive season – a chance for me to stop and remember my own loved ones, which is so important.”
This years’ service will be held at Durham Cathedral on Sunday 15th December at 7pm. By donating to the Hospice through Light up a Life, the name of your loved one will be included in our books of remembrance which will be dedicated at the service. You will also receive a personalised remembrance card and a special keepsake. The names of all those remembered will also be added to a digital candles page on our website.
Whether you’re attending our Light up a Life service for the first time, or if you have remembered a friend or family member with us before, we are so very grateful. By making a dedication you are helping us to continue to make every day count for all families in our care.
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