Memory Day is a special day to remember and treasure the life of your child. Whether your child was supported by our hospice for years, you started receiving our support after they died, or you are new to our service, this is a day for you.
There are two memory days, one at Shooting Star House (Hampton) and this event at Christopher’s (Guildford). You can choose to attend either.
At Memory Day you will be welcomed with a tea, coffee, shortbread and brownies. There is a short service of remembrance, as well as a video montage including photos of your child, and a buffet lunch. You can create a keepsake in memory of your child.
You can choose to bring 6 members of your family, including your child’s grandparents, aunts or uncles. We will organise a taxi for you if you do not have your own transport.
If you have not done so before, you can have a star for the Memory Tree in the Shooting Star House Memory Garden or leaf for the Memory Tree in Christopher’s Memory Garden. This would be engraved with your child’s name and there would be time for you to place this on the tree yourself.
We invite you to have a page in the Memory Book with a photo and words dedicated to your child, and you will have time during the day to have a look at examples of how this might look.
Submitting your information
In order for the video, as well as your star or leaf, to be ready for your Memory Day, it is essential that you complete all sections of the form. Please book places by Saturday 31 May.
We do hope you are able to attend Memory Day and we look forward to hearing from you. Call Family Support (01483 230 974 or familysupport@shootingstar.org.uk) with any questions or to help you book.
