Huntingdon Crematorium was lit up with glittering candles on November 29 as crematorium staff joined up with members of Cruse Bereavement Support to host a Light Up the Night evening.

There were many visitors to the event, which was held at the crematorium’s Sapley Lodge, who were invited to light a LED candle.

The candles were lit in memory or celebration of a loved one, and to add a message to a chalkboard memory tag, which was then hung on the crematorium’s memorial tree.

Cruse Bereavement Support and Huntingdon Crematorium staff were also available to talk with visitors and offer help and support for those who may be struggling with grief and bereavement.

This event was organised by Huntingdon Crematorium and supported by Woodlands Wishes and Central England Co-Op. All donations will go to support the work of Cruse Bereavement Care.

Cruse Bereavement Care has been helping people who are struggling with grief and bereavement for more than 60 years.

Light Up the Night is just one of their national fundraising event and has been created to give friends and family an opportunity for shared remembrance of loved ones who have died.

Sam Smith, Huntingdon Crematorium and Cemeteries manager said: “Light Up the Night is such a special night when family and friends can come together and remember their loved ones.

"Although emotional, it was lovely to see the candles and the many tags being placed onto the Memory tree.

"We hope it becomes an annual event and want to thank Woodland Wishes and Central England Co-Op for their support with the event, and finally Dawne Hart, community fundraising and engagement manager – East Midlands and Eastern England, and the local volunteers who came to support and assist families through the event.”

If you were unable to attend but would still like to add a memory to the crematorium’s memorial tree, please contact Huntingdon Crematorium on: 01480 410388.