Old Park Meadow Natural Burial Ground recently hosted the deeply moving Light up a Life evening together with St Clare Hospice and St Mary’s Church Great Dunmow, bringing together the community to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

The event, which took place on the evening of Thursday, December 4th, saw families and friends gather at Old Park Meadow Natural Burial Ground to participate in the hospice’s annual tradition. The service is a poignant celebration, with attendees lighting candles, each one a shining symbol of the life and cherished memories of someone special.

Following the deeply reflective ceremony, guests were invited to share a moment of fellowship and warmth. Teas, coffees, and biscuits were served, offering a comforting space for attendees to connect with others and reflect on the memories they hold dear.

Delyse Jackaman, Manager of Old Park Meadow,

"We are honoured to partner with St Clare Hospice and St Mary’s Church Great Dunmow to host an evening that means so much to everyone in the community. The atmosphere was one of profound peace."

The Light up a Life evening not only provides a space for remembrance but also helps raise essential funds for St Clare Hospice, enabling them to continue providing specialist palliative care and support to individuals and their families.