All welcome to Christmas memorial service
Published: Tuesday 14 November 2023
South Lanarkshire Crematorium will host its annual Christmas memorial service on Sunday 3 December.
The event has become a special one for many, creating an opportunity for the bereaved to come together as the season of Christmas approaches to remember those they have lost.
The service starts at 2 pm and the crematorium will remain open until 4 pm for anyone who wants to come along simply to light a candle or to place a message on the Christmas tree. Light refreshments are also provided.
Father Martin Delaney of St Joseph’s and St John Ogilvie RC Churches, and Rev Murdo Macdonald of St Andrews and Livingstone Memorial Churches, Blantyre will lead this year's event.
Councillor Robert Brown, Chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources, said: “This event provides a special way to remember at a time of year when our losses are often felt the most.
"Whether your loved one has been buried or cremated, our service sets out to make remembrance special, creating a time for quiet reflection in a season where there is so much going on around us.
“We extend a warm invitation to anyone who could benefit from visiting the crematorium in what is a dignified, peaceful, and personal space to honour and remember. The team there will be on hand to offer any support if needed.”
For more information, call 0303 123 1016 or visit the crematorium page on the council’s website.
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