Light up a Life to remember loved ones

16 October 2025 | View all news

We are inviting you to come together to remember loved ones by dedicating a light on our Christmas tree.

For more than 25 years, Light up a Life has been a cherished tradition at our charity, bringing comfort to families at a difficult time of year. Each dedication is both a personal tribute and a gift, helping to fund specialist care for local people living with incurable illness.

One regular supporter shared, “I do it every year. It’s a lovely tribute to lost loved ones.”

A golden stylised Christmas tree with swirly lights and a star on top on a dark purple background

Bringing comfort

Javier González-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.”

A large Christmas tree lit up with golden lights with a crowd of people standing infront of it in the dark

Light up a Life Service

Patients, family members, volunteers and staff are all invited to join us for our Light up a Life Service. We gather at the hospice where names are displayed in our Book of Lights and the tree is illuminated in remembrance.

Join us on Sunday, 7 December at 5 pm

Long-term volunteer, Jean, shared her thoughts:

“The Light up a Life service is truly humbling. Families of all ages come together in this beautiful act of remembrance, and I see just how much it means to them.”

Dedicate a light

Select your light on our tree

Thank you

Thank you so much to our sponsors who make this possible.

Treeway Fencing Ltd has agreed to donate the Christmas tree, MMS Marketing will be sponsoring the lights and KGL Estates Ltd is supporting our appeal.

You can dedicate a light by visiting www.khhospice.org.uk/light  or calling the us on 01785 254645.