Colchester Crematorium will once again host a carol service this December – open to anyone who wishes to attend – with the service taking place in the Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday, 10 December from 2 to 4pm.
All are welcome to this informal and friendly service led by Bereavement Services Manager, Russell Gadsby, and Civil Funeral Celebrant, Jenny Humphreys. The service will feature poignant readings, beautiful poems, and traditional carols. The event will be filled with a festive atmosphere as we come together to reflect, remember, and support one another as a community at such a special time of the year.
Following the service, attendees can enjoy refreshments. All are welcome to join this service, simply arrive as no advance booking is needed. This year, we are proud to be raising funds for Coffin Club Colchester.
Councillor Jocelyn Law, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Public Protection, said: “The carol service at Colchester Crematorium is a cherished annual tradition, offering a warm space for our community to gather in remembrance and comfort. We warmly invite everyone to join us for a memorable afternoon filled with music, hope, and reflection, as we honour the memory of our loved ones.”
For more information, please contact cemetery@colchester.gov.uk or visit Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium.
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