Remember someone special as you Light Up A Life this Christmas
At Farleigh Hospice, we know that Christmas can be an especially difficult time when someone close to you has died.
Our Light Up A Life services are a thoughtful way to remember those special people who are no longer here with us and to celebrate their lives. We warmly invite you to join us at your local service – see below for more information. Everyone is very welcome.
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 30 November
St Luke’s Church, CM2 9DT. Service starts at 4.00pm
Braintree - Wednesday 4 December
Congregate in Market Square, CM7 3YG, at 5.30pm for the procession.
Service in George Yard starts at 6.00pm
Southminster - Wednesday 4 December
St Leonard’s Church, CM0 7EW
Service starts at 7.00pm
Witham - Thursday 5 December
Witham United Reformed Church, CM8 1AH
Service starts at 7.00pm
Chelmsford - Sunday 8 December
Chelmsford Cathedral, CM1 1TY
Service starts at 7.00pm
This service will be live streamed - we will publish the link the day before the service
Creeksea and Burnham - Tuesday 10 December
All Saints Church, Creaksea, CM0 8PQ
Service starts at 7.00pm
Maldon - Wednesday 11 December
All Saints Church, CM9 4PY
Service starts at 7.00pm
Tollesbury - Wednesday 11 December
St Mary’s Church, CM9 8QJ
Service starts at 7.00pm
Boreham - Thursday 12 December
St Andrew’s Church, CM3 3EG
Service starts at 6.00pm
Photos may be taken at the services.
Memory page
You can remember your loved one by sharing your messages, pictures, and thoughts on our interactive Light Up A Life memory page.
Donate to our appeal
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
Pat and Roger's story
Roger was able to continue looking after his wife, Pat, at home, thanks to the care and support that they received from Farleigh Hospice. He explains the difference that this made to them both.
"Caring for someone you love is very difficult and I had been quite despondent before we were referred to Farleigh Hospice. They cared for Pat with love and she was happier now that they were looking after her. They were also very kind and helpful to me which made things easier. Farleigh’s expert advice and support was like having a heavy weight lifted from my shoulders.
"Farleigh Hospice allowed my wife, Pat, to die with dignity – she was as happy, clean and comfortable as she could be. She was able to be at home with me and our dog Marley, which was her dying wish, because of Farleigh’s excellent care and support and that meant the world to both of us."
