Residents are invited to come together to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones at a memorial service at Norse Road Crematorium this Friday (29 September).
The event is accessible to everyone, with an online streaming service available to those unable to attend in person.
The service will take place at Norse Road Crematorium from 11am – 11.30am and everyone will have to opportunity to light candles and have the names of their loved ones read out.
A Bedford Borough spokesperson described the significance of this event, saying: “This memorial service provides us with a moment to come together, pay our respects, and remember those we have lost.
“It’s a poignant occasion that unites us in our shared experiences of grief and remembrance.”
To have a name read out during the service or to access the live service from home, please email crem@bedford.gov.uk, and the team will provide you with the necessary details.
Following the memorial service, everyone is welcome to stay for a warm and comforting gathering over tea, coffee, and cakes. This post-service gathering is in support of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning, an initiative that aids those affected by cancer.
The location is Norse Road Crematorium, Bedford, MK41 0RL (What3words: windy.bubble.assets) and there is plenty of parking, including disabled bays.
