Memory Day is a special day to remember and treasure the life of your child.
Whether your child was supported by our hospice for many years, you began receiving our care after they died, or you are new to our service, Memory Day is a day especially for you and your family.
This year, we are holding three Memory Day events:
Friday 19 June 2026 – Shooting Star House, Hampton
Saturday 20 June 2026 – Shooting Star House, Hampton
Wednesday 24 June 2026 – Gate Street Barn, Bramley (near Guildford)
We are pleased that one of our Memory Day events will take place at Gate Street Barn in Bramley, a peaceful countryside venue surrounded by open fields and woodland. Its calm, private setting offers a safe and welcoming place to pause and remember, with comfortable spaces to sit together and connect with other families, helping you feel supported throughout the day.
Please make sure you RSVP to the specific Memory Day you plan to attend. You are welcome to choose the date and location that best suits you and your family.
On the day, you will be warmly welcomed with drinks and refreshments, followed by a remembrance service. This includes candle lighting and a shared video montage, offering time and space to reflect and remember together. Afterwards, we will provide lunch and invite you to take part in creating a keepsake in memory of your child.
You will have the opportunity to request a personalised star for the Memory Tree in the Shooting Star House Memory Garden, or a leaf for the Memory Tree in Christopher’s Memory Garden. Each star or leaf will be engraved with your child’s name and you will be able to place them on the tree when you next visit the hospice. A link to the request form will be shared in your order confirmation email.
Please RSVP by Friday 29 May 2026.
We very much hope you can join us for one of our Memory Day events. If you have any questions or would like support with booking, please email memoryday@shootingstar.org.uk.
