Traditionally, the festive season is a time for us to celebrate with family and friends, but we know that for those who are bereaved, it’s a time when loved ones are missed even more.
It can be a lonely time for many, so we invite you to join others in your community at our Tree of Light event on Sunday 6 December to reflect and remember those you have lost.
This non-religious event is free to attend, suitable for all ages and open to people of all faiths and none
We have nine time slots available for you to choose from. Booking is essential, so reserve your place today.
You can book to attend one of the following time slots:
- 10am-10.45am – sold out
- 10.45am-11.30am
- 11.30am-12.15pm
- 12.15pm-1pm
- 1pm-1.45pm
- 1.45pm-2.30pm
- 2.30pm-3.15pm
- 3.15pm-4pm
- 4pm-4.45pm
Please arrive within the first 15 minutes of your session to join us for a reading and moment of shared reflection, if you wish.
At Tree of Light you can hang a star, sign our Book of Remembrance, light a candle and make a donation in memory of your loved one if you wish.
Our Wellbeing Team will be present to offer support. Fifteen minutes into each session we will invite you to pause for a reading and a moment of reflection. To help maintain a peaceful atmosphere, we kindly ask that you avoid entering during this time.
Refreshments will be available to purchase from Jo.Co, the cafe opposite the hospice.
Other opportunities to remember
At the Hospice
If you’re unable to attend one of our sessions on Sunday 6 December, you can visit our hospice reception between 8.30am and 6pm from Monday 30 November to write an in-memory star and sign our Book of Remembrance. We’ll hang your star on one of our beautifully lit Christmas trees displayed around the hospice and hold you and your loved one in our thoughts this season.
In the Community
Tree of Light church services will be held across the community throughout the festive season. Details of these can be found below.
St Marks Church, Horsham, RH12 5PU
Sunday 6 December at 6pm
Crawley United Reformed Church, Crawley, RH10 3DF
Sunday 6 December at 4pm
Redhill United Reform Church, Redhill, RH1 6AU
Sunday 6 December at 10.30am
St Paul’s Church, Dorking, RH4 2HT
Sunday 6 December at 6pm
For more information, please call our Fundraising Team on 01293 447361.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Tree of Light service will be hosted at St Catherine’s Hospice, Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, RH11 9SL.
Last year, many people told us how much they valued the chance to come to the hospice with their families and have time together to honour their loved ones and acknowledge their loss in a safe and supportive space.
You can book to attend during one of the following time slots:
10am-10.45am – sold out
10.45am-11.30am
11.30am-12.15pm
12.15pm-1pm
1pm-1.45pm
1.45pm-2.30pm
2.30pm-3.15pm
3.15pm-4pm
4pm-4.45pm
Please arrive within the first 15 minutes of your session to join us for a reading and moment of shared reflection, if you wish.
Information about how to get to our hospice, including via public transport, can be found on our Contact Us page.
The St Catherine’s Hospice car park will be available for parking during the event. Parking is limited and we request you car share with friends and family where possible or take public transport. If the car park becomes full, we may have to ask you to park elsewhere. Please allow plenty of time.
Due to the costs involved, we will not be sending stars out in advance. There will be stars available to write on the day.
If you’re unable to attend our Tree of Light event, you can visit our hospice reception from Monday 30 November to write a star. We’ll hang your dedication on one of our beautifully lit Christmas trees which will be up in the hospice after our Tree of Light event. We will hold you and your loved one in our thoughts this season.
Our reception is open seven days a week, between 8.30am and 6pm.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to sign a Book of Remembrance, which will then be kept at the hospice over the festive period.
If you’re unable to attend on Sunday 6 December, you can visit our hospice reception another time to sign the book of remembrance.
The book will be located in our Reflective Space from Monday 30 November.
Our reception is open seven days a week, between 8.30am and 6pm.
Jo.Co – the cafe opposite our hospice – will be open as usual, where you can purchase refreshments.
Thank you so much for your support. There will be opportunities to make a donation on the day by cash or card.
If you would prefer to make your donation in advance, you can do so on our donation page, or by calling the Fundraising Team on 01293 447361.
If you’re unable to attend our Tree of Light on Sunday 6 December, you can visit our hospice reception between 8.30am and 6pm from Monday 30 November to write an in-memory star and sign the Book of Remembrance. We will display stars on our Christmas trees at the hospice, and hold you and your loved one in our thoughts this season.
Tree of Light church services will be held across the community throughout the festive season:
St Marks Church, Horsham, RH12 5PU
Sunday 6 December at 6pm
Crawley United Reformed Church, Crawley, RH10 3DF
Sunday 6 December at 4pm
Redhill United Reform Church, Redhill, RH1 6AU
Sunday 6 December at 10.30am
St Paul’s Church, Dorking, RH4 2HT
Sunday 6 December at 6pm
