Derby’s longest established family-owned funeral directors is inviting people to their annual memorial service at Derby Cathedral.
Helen Wathall MBE, managing director and fifth generation of her family to run Wathall’s, said: “Christmas can be a particularly difficult time of year for people that are grieving, when the ‘empty chair’ at the table is particularly poignant - regardless of how far people are in their grief journey.”
“The Celebration of Remembrance and Hope on Thursday, December 10, is therefore a welcome opportunity for people of all faiths, or no faith, to remember loved ones and draw on the calm positivity that runs through this service.”
“At what is often a busy time of year, the service aims to provide an evening of peace and reflection, with other families in similar situations, to remember the people we love.”
“We have been running the service since 2008, and it’s become a festive tradition for many of the families we serve, as well as for our staff, who volunteer their time on the day”.
The evening event will feature Christmas carols, readings and poems, and allow time for personal reflection and remembrance. There will also be a collection for charity.
After the service, there will be opportunity to light a candle and hang a message of remembrance on the Wathall’s Christmas trees.
The service will take place on Thursday, December 10, at Derby Cathedral from 6:30pm, and all are welcome.
For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Wathall’s on Derby 01332 345268 or visit http://www.wathalls.co.uk.
About Wathall’s
Wathall’s is Derby’s longest established, independent and family-owned funeral directors with offices in Derby, Allestree, Alvaston, Littleover, Borrowash, Ashbourne Chaddesden and Burton-on-Trent.
The company set up in 1858 and is now headed by Helen Wathall MBE - who is the fifth generation of her family to run the business.
Wathall’s is renowned as a local funeral director serving families of all denominations in the local community with a dignified and caring service - 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. The company also offers award-winning practical and emotional support services to help people who have lost a loved one.