Light up your loved one's life by attending a service
Whether you can donate today or not, you are invited to attend a Light Up a Life service to celebrate your loved one. It’s a special opportunity for people of all faiths or none to come together and share our memories.
Our 2024 Services:
‘December to Remember’ lights switch on at The Hospice
Thursday 5 December: 6pm arrival for 6.30pm start
St Thomas of Canterbury Church
St Thomas Rd, Brentwood, CM14 4DF Sunday 8 Dec: 3pm
Brentwood Cathedral
Ingrave Rd, Brentwood, CM15 8AT Saturday 14 Dec: 3pm
St Edward the Confessor
Market Place, Romford RM1 1XN Sunday 15 Dec: 3:30pm
Will you make a gift to support someone in need of palliative or end of life care?
Your donation makes a difference
£10
could pay for art materials
for a bereaved child
£34.41
could pay for one hour of care on the ward
£116
could pay for a two-hour Hospice at Home visit
Additional 2024 Service
We will be holding an additional service this year, for all to light up the lives of their loved ones. All are welcome to attend, but please reserve spaces using the phone number provided. Thank you for coming together to celebrate and remember.
Service Details
8th December at 4pm
Hutton & Shenfield Union Church
Roundwood Avenue
Hutton Mount
CM13 2NA
The number to book is 01277212607 between 9:30am -12:30pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please read the information below which should help answer all your questions. If you have any further questions, click here to get in touch or give us a call on 01708 753319 ext. 3056.
I made a booking but want to add more people
If you have made a booking previously and would like to add additional tickets to a service, please call our Supporter Relations Team on 01708 723593 or send an email to srt@sfh.org.uk
Will my dedication appear at a service?
While we've cherished sharing memories in our remembrance books at past events, a dedication page offers an exciting new way to remember your loved one. We know this may be a change from our past traditions, but we believe this dedication page offers a beautiful way to remember your loved ones while supporting our important work.
Can I add more than one dedication?
Yes, you can add more than one dedication to our dedication page.
Is there a cost associated with creating a dedication/attending a service?
While there is no cost to make a dedication or attend a service, we welcome donations to the hospice as part of our Light Up a Life appeal.
Can I add a photo to my dedication?
Yes! You can add a photo of your loved one you are dedicating a page to.
Is there a character limit for my dedication message?
The character limit for messages is around 100 characters.
Can I edit/remove my dedication after I've submitted it?
If you would like to make any changes to your dedication, please call our Supporter Relations Team on 01708 723593 or send an email to srt@sfh.org.uk
Will you be doing a remembrance book this year?
While we've cherished sharing memories in our remembrance books at past events, this year, our online dedication page offers a thoughtful new way to remember your loved one.
Can I share the dedication page with my family/loved ones?
Yes absolutely
