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Lights of Life 2026
We never stop missing the people we love. And for many of us, the festive season can make that sense of loss feel even stronger.
Lights of Life is a special opportunity to remember, celebrate and reflect on the lives of friends, family and colleagues who are no longer with us.
From 29 November for one week, our gardens will be illuminated with hundreds of lights, each dedicated to someone special. Each light is a symbol of remembrance, bringing warmth and light to our gardens while helping us remember the people who will always hold a place in our hearts.
Join us for our Lights of Life service in our beautifully illuminated gardens for a special service on the 29th November, hosted by our Clinical team, featuring:
• Music from Roxy Searle
• Readings from Garden House staff and families
• Singing from a local choir
• A moment of reflection and silence by candlelight
• The official switch-on of our Lights of Life
• Time to wander through the gardens and view the lights and dedication boards
Dedicate a light
You can dedicate a light in memory of someone special with a minimum donation of £10.
Your loved one's name will be added to our special online dedication page and printed on a dedication display within your chosen area (see website for more details).
Garden visits - Wednesday 2nd - Sunday 6th December, 5-7pm:
Our gardens will be open between these dates for you to come along, either on your own, or with friends or family. The garden will be full of soft fairy lights, each shining in memory of a loved one. You will also be able find their names on the displays, light a candle in their memory and have the opportunity to pause, reflect and think of the memories you shared together.
To help maintain the peaceful atmosphere, visits are arranged in pre-booked 15-minute slots. If you would like to attend, please book your time in advance.
Lights of Life is a special opportunity to remember, celebrate and reflect on the lives of friends, family and colleagues who are no longer with us.
From 29 November for one week, our gardens will be illuminated with hundreds of lights, each dedicated to someone special. Each light is a symbol of remembrance, bringing warmth and light to our gardens while helping us remember the people who will always hold a place in our hearts.
Join us for our Lights of Life service in our beautifully illuminated gardens for a special service on the 29th November, hosted by our Clinical team, featuring:
• Music from Roxy Searle
• Readings from Garden House staff and families
• Singing from a local choir
• A moment of reflection and silence by candlelight
• The official switch-on of our Lights of Life
• Time to wander through the gardens and view the lights and dedication boards
Dedicate a light
You can dedicate a light in memory of someone special with a minimum donation of £10.
Your loved one's name will be added to our special online dedication page and printed on a dedication display within your chosen area (see website for more details).
Garden visits - Wednesday 2nd - Sunday 6th December, 5-7pm:
Our gardens will be open between these dates for you to come along, either on your own, or with friends or family. The garden will be full of soft fairy lights, each shining in memory of a loved one. You will also be able find their names on the displays, light a candle in their memory and have the opportunity to pause, reflect and think of the memories you shared together.
To help maintain the peaceful atmosphere, visits are arranged in pre-booked 15-minute slots. If you would like to attend, please book your time in advance.
Sun 29 Nov to Sunday 6 December
Garden House Hospice Care, Gillison Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1QU
Our Lights of Life service will be on Sunday 29th November at 5pm, with the garden visits being open between 5-7pm until Sunday 6th December. To book your slot please register on our website and choose your donation amount.
Organised by
Garden House Hospice Care
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