Remember someone special at St Clare Hospice
St Clare Hospice’s Light up a Life service is a chance to come together with others who understand what it’s like to grieve the loss of someone special.
Each service is a wonderful inclusive occasion with:
A moment of reflection for those who have held a special place in our hearts.
Candles lit, with every shining light representing the life and memories of a loved one.
Music, readings and refreshments.
Make a dedication on our virtual Light up a Life tree
Celebrate the memory of someone you dearly love and miss by making a dedication on our virtual Light up a Life tree.
Light up our tree with a special tribute, and share a heartfelt message and photo for your loved one.
Every shining light will help guide the way for families in need of St Clare Hospice’s expert care.
Thursday 11th December
NOTE: We have reached our ticket limit for this event.
Saturday 13th December
NOTE: We have reached our ticket limit for this event.
Our events have now reached ticket capacity. Please see below for information on our external services or email light@stclarehospice.org.uk to be added to our reserve list for tickets.
Attend a service in the local community
A number of Light up a Life services also take place across West Essex throughout December. Meaning you can attend a service close to you in memory of your loved one(s).
NEW FOR 2025! Keepsake decorations
We’re delighted to introduce a collection of five beautiful keepsake decorations, created especially for Light up a Life 2025. Each design offers a unique way to honour and remember someone special, and can be displayed at home throughout the festive season. To browse the designs and order your keepsake, please click the button below.
This year’s services have been kindly sponsored by Laser Electrical Central Limited.
Light up a Life services in West Essex
Saturday 29th November – Loughton
Join us at Loughton Methodist Church for our first local Light up a Life service of the year.
Wednesday 3rd December – Saffron Walden
Come along to Saffron Walden’s Light up a Life service at the Jubilee Hub.
Thursday 4th December – Great Dunmow
Head to Old Park Meadow for an evening of remembrance at Great Dunmow’s Light up a Life service.
Saturday 6th December – Stansted
Join us at St John’s Church for Stansted’s Light up a Life service.
Thursday 11th December – Waltham Abbey
Head to Waltham Abbey Church for Waltham Abbey’s Light up a Life service.
Sunday 14th December – Hatfield Heath
Hatfield Heath United Reform Church invite you to come along for Hatfield Heath’s Light up a Life service.
Wednesday 17th December – Ongar
Budworth Hall welcome you for an evening of remembrance at Ongar’s Light up a Life service.