Remember someone special as you Light Up a Life this Christmas
Christmas can be an especially difficult time for those of us who have lost someone special. With that in mind, we warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate the lives and memory of those no longer with us.
Everyone is welcome at our remembrance services, and you can also click here to make a donation to our appeal.
Memory page
You can remember your loved one by sharing your messages, pictures, and thoughts on our interactive Light Up A Life memory page. Visit our memory page to share your memory.
Services
Please join us at one of our nine candlelit Light Up A Life remembrance services being held across Chelmsford, Maldon, Braintree, Witham and surrounding villages. Please see below our Light Up a Life services in date order. All of our services are free to attend and do not require booking in advance.
Moulsham Lodge
Saturday 2 December
Congregate at St Luke’s Church, CM2 9DT
Service starts at 4.00pm.
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Braintree
Wednesday 6 December
Congregate in Market Square, CM7 3YG, at 5.30pm for the procession to George Yard.
Service starts at 6.00pm
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Southminster
Wednesday 6 December
Congregate at St Leonard’s Church, CM0 7EW
Service starts at 7.00pm
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Boreham
Thursday 7 December
Congregate at St Andrew's Church, CM3 3EG
Service starts at 6.00pm
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Witham
Thursday 7 December
Congregate at Witham United Reformed Church, CM8 1AH
Service starts at 7.00pm
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Burnham
Friday 8 December
Congregate at St Mary's Church, CM0 8DA
Service starts at 7.00pm
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Maldon
Tuesday 12 December
Congregate at All Saints Church, CM9 4PY
Service starts at 7.00pm
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Tollesbury
Wednesday 13 December
Congregate at St Mary’s Church, CM9 8QJ
Service starts at 7.00pm
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Chelmsford
Thursday 14 December
Congregate inside the Cathedral, CM1 1TY
Service starts at 7.00pm
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This service will be live streamed - to join virtually please use this LINK
Photos will be taken at the Cathedral service
Donate to our appeal
You can donate to our appeal by clicking here
It costs over £21,271 every day for Farleigh Hospice to provide our services across mid Essex. By supporting our Light Up A Life Appeal you will be helping our doctors, nurses, bereavement counsellors and therapists to provide free care and support to people affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement during the Christmas period and throughout the coming year.
The difference your donation makes
Ian and Daryl's story...
Ian was able to continue looking after his wife, Daryl, at home, thanks to the care and support that they received from Farleigh Hospice. He explains the difference that this made to them both.
Ian said, "It would have been impossible for us to have cared for Daryl without Farleigh Hospice. They held everything together and were always there when we needed them. They gave my wife dignity at the end of her life and she would not have been able to die at home without their amazing care and support. I will always be very grateful."