This Christmas, your light will not only honour a precious memory — it will help us support other people, so they feel less alone.
Dedicate a light in memory of your loved one
We know how difficult Christmas can be without the ones we cherish most.
Our grief doesn’t diminish but we can grow around it to remember our loved ones, and the time we spent with them, with fondness.
Every year, for over 25 years, we have invited you to dedicate a light to your loved one at Christmas.
Light Up a Life 2025 dedications
You can dedicate a light via our virtual tree🎄 where you can make a donation, add your loved one’s name, a message and an image (optional) that you can share with friends and family.
When you donate online, you will receive:
- a light on our virtual tree
- a commemorative card with your loved one’s name.
To ensure you receive your commemorative card, please make sure you provide your postal address and the name(s) of your loved one(s).
Why it matters
Javier Gonzalez-Fritz, who leads our Family Support Team said:
“Light up a Life is not only a symbolic way to honour loved ones, it also funds the vital care we provide for families, many of whom may be facing their last Christmas together.
“Without the support of the local community, we wouldn’t be able to provide the care that we do. Last year alone, our Family Support Team delivered nearly 2,500 bereavement sessions and 1,500 counselling sessions, thanks to the generosity of supporters.
“By dedicating a light this Christmas, people are not only honouring a precious memory, but also helping us bring comfort to others, so that no one has to face illness or grief alone.”
Come together at our Light up a Life Service
We’d love you to join us as the lights are switched on during a special service at the hospice on Sunday, 7 December at 5 pm, which is open to all.
Book of Lights
Our Book of Lights 2025 will contain the names of those who have had a light dedicated to their memory by friends and loved ones.
The deadline for dedications to be included in the book is Friday, 28 November 2025.
Did you know?
It costs almost £4 million a year to provide our vital care services and we couldn’t do this without your support.
Every donation helps more people spend Christmas together, at home or at our hospice.
Thank you. ❤️
Sponsor
With thanks to KGL Estates Ltd., sponsors of Light Up a Life 2025.
