Light up a Life Service

Christmas is a time for reflection and cherishing the special memories we’ve shared with our loved ones.

Our 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.

“I have attended Light up a Life for many years now, it’s become sort of tradition for me and my family. It’s a lovely way, especially at Christmas time, to remember loved ones that were cared for at the Hospice. Lighting a candle at the end of the service and seeing our loved ones name in the book, gives a moment of calm in a busy festive season.”

– Family member comment

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.