Remembering together this Christmas
For over a decade, we have brought people together at Christmas to celebrate and remember the lives of those close to them, who are no longer with us.
For over a decade, we have brought people together at Christmas to celebrate and remember the lives of those close to them, who are no longer with us.
From Tuesday 6th December to Friday 16th December, we will be hosting a number of carol concerts across the region, as well as collecting messages and memories to place on special ‘Trees to Remember’ at our funeral branches, raising money for local hospices.
Andrew Dawes, Head of the East of England Co-op Funeral Services, said: “Having been supporting generations of local families for over 90 years, we understand that Christmas can be particularly difficult for those who have lost someone dear to them.
“Tree to Remember is an important part of the ongoing support services we offer bereaved families in the local community. It gives people chance to come together, share their treasured memories and know that they are not alone.
“Our trees have collected thousands of memories of those who left a special mark on our lives. This Christmas we invite you to share your own message or memory, and look forward to welcoming you to one of our carol concerts or services.”
Our very first funeral branch opened back in 1925 and there are now around 50 branches across the region. As a local, independent business we only operate in the Eastern region and are owned directly by our members.
This Christmas we will be hosting carol concerts at the following dates and locations and we would love you to join us:
Norfolk – Tuesday 6th December 2016 – 7.30pm. Location: St Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich.
Norfolk – Monday 12th December 2016 – 4.00pm. Location: Nelson’s Journey The Octagon Business Park, Little Plumstead, Norwich.
Suffolk – Thursday 8th December 2016 – 7.00pm. Location: Ipswich Town Football Club – The Sir Bobby Robson Suite, Ipswich.
Suffolk – Wednesday 7th December 2016 – 7.30pm. Location: The John Peel Centre, Stowmarket.
Essex – Tuesday 13th December 2016 – 7.00pm. Wimpole Road Service Chapel, Colchester.
Essex – Friday 16th December 2016 – 7.00pm. Location: St Andrew’s Hall, Clacton.