Christmas Help and Support
The whole world seems to stop for Christmas.
It’s a difficult time for many people because it is the season that more than any other means “family together”. However, this Christmas is different because someone has died, which can make all the preparations more disheartening. We miss the person, we miss the memories, and we miss all that we would like Christmas to be.
At Rosedale, it is important to us to be able to offer some much needed support at this time of year. Everyone is welcome to join us for our annual Services of Remembrance, to leave a memory in our Books of Remembrance, light a candle, write a memory tag or have a copy of our thoughtful ‘Lonely This Christmas‘ booklet.
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Service of Remembrance 2025
Everyone who will be without a loved one this Christmas is welcome to our annual Services of Remembrance, regardless of how long ago the bereavement, religious belief or faith, or which funeral director was used.
At each of our services, you will be warmly welcomed by members of Rosedale and have an opportunity to write in our special Book of Remembrance, write a message on memory tag to hang it on the Memorial Tree as well as an opportunity to light or take home a memory candle.
No registration is required, but if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact any of our branches.
Upcoming Services of Remembrance
View All- December 13, 2026 2:00 pm
Service of Remembrance – Bungay – 2026
Rosedale in Bungay are having their Service of Remembrance on Sunday 13th December at 2.00pm at St. Mary’s Church, Bungay for what promises to be a truly memorable afternoon in one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the
- December 13, 2026 3:00 pm
Service of Remembrance – Attleborough- 2026
All are welcome to our Attleborough Service of Remembrance, with candle lighting and memory tags, it promises to be a special evening.
- December 8, 2026 7:00 pm
Service of Remembrance – Wymondham- 2026
All are welcome to our Wymondham Service of Remembrance, with candle lighting and memory tags, it promises to be a special evening.
- December 6, 2026 2:30 pm
Service of Remembrance – Diss – 2026
At Rosedale Funeral Home, our annual Services of Remembrance are very special occasions within our community calendar. They offer a time for reflection and comfort at what can be a difficult time of year. At our Diss service, you can be
- December 4, 2026 6:00 pm
Service of Remembrance – Halesworth- 2026
All are welcome to our Halesworth Service of Remembrance, with candle lighting and memory tags, it promises to be a special evening.
- December 5, 2026 2:30 pm
Service of Remembrance – Beccles- 2026
All are welcome to our Beccles Service of Remembrance, with candle lighting, memory tags and a choir, it promises to be a special evening.
Book of Remembrance
Writing down memories of loved ones can be a helpful way to express remembrance of those who have died.
You can come into any one of our branches to write in our Book of Remembrance, or you can upload a photo and memory to our online version.
Online Christmas Service of Remembrance
Last year (2024) the service in our Bungay community was recorded so that those unable to attend would be able to watch from home.
You can also download the service sheet here to follow along with.
‘Lonely This Christmas?’ Booklet
This helpful booklet is full of practical advice on how to cope with loss and loneliness through the Christmas period.
You can read it below, download it here, or if you would like a copy posted to you instead, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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