Prospect Hospice's Light Up a Life Remembrance Service: A Time to Reflect and Remember

Prospect Hospice invites the community to join its annual Light Up a Life remembrance service, honouring and celebrating the lives of loved ones who are no longer with us.

Last December, Pippa’s husband, Tom, passed away after a battle with bowel cancer. Reflecting on the care provided by Prospect Hospice, Pippa shared, “The team from Prospect Hospice were like a light in the darkness. Tom wanted us to spend our last precious moments together as a family, and thanks to Prospect Hospice, we could."

This year’s service will be held on Sunday 8 December at 4pm at the hospice in Wroughton. It offers a special opportunity for families like Pippa’s to gather, share memories, and light a candle in remembrance. The event will feature heartfelt readings, musical performances, a candle-lighting ceremony, and a remembrance tree for personal dedications. Attendees will also have time for reflection and connection over refreshments.

As the festive season approaches, this service provides a comforting space for those feeling the absence of a loved one. By dedicating a light, you can help support families facing similar journeys this Christmas.

About the Prospect Hospice

Prospect Hospice is a charity providing end of life care to people 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. The hospice provides all its services free of charge to patients and this is made possible thanks to generous donations from the community it serves which raises 75% of the £8.5million it costs each year to operate. Patient support is delivered in a variety of ways, tailored to the needs of the individual. Specialist teams provide clinical, emotional and practical support to patients and their families delivered at the hospice in Wroughton, Swindon, and in people’s homes. Prospect Hospice was founded in 1980 and serves a community of more than 300,000 people in Swindon and north east Wiltshire, including Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough and Pewsey, plus Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.