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
Light Up a Life 2025 dedications
Dedicate a light on 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 make sure you receive your commemorative card, please 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.
Parking is free and you will be directed on arrival.
The service will take approximately 30 minutes and includes the Christmas light switch on.
There will also be time to view your loved ones names in the book of lights.
Book of Lights
Our Book of Lights 2025 contains the names of those who have had a light dedicated to their memory by friends and loved ones.
You can view or download the Book of Lights here. This is the version used at our Light up a Life Service.
You can still make a dedication and we will update the online book on 16 December. To be included in the updated version you must make your dedication by 12 December.
Light up a Life continues to run throughout December and January, and you will still receive a dedication card.
View or download the Book of Lights 2025
This book will be updated on 16 December Book of Lights 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.
