Light up a Life

Celebrate Unity and Remembrance by Dedicating a Light to a loved one This December

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, there’s a unique warmth that fills the air. A warmth not just from the lights we kindle, but from the unity we hold as a community. This December, we invite you to be a part of something that brings us all together to share all that unites us: what we love, remembrance, and the power of a community.

Light up a Life is more than just a moment to remember those we've lost, it's an opportunity to celebrate the connections that unite us all. By dedicating a light to someone special, you join a community that stands together, remembering lives that have touched us, and reflecting on the common bonds that bring us together. In addition to making a dedication, we invite you to join us for a series of services in The Kirkwood Gardens. After our Light up a Life event, our picturesque gardens will transform into a haven of light throughout the festive period, with each light on our tree shining out in memory of those you love.

This December, we will host events at The Kirkwood Gardens in Dalton and Longcauseway Church in Dewsbury.

When you've made a dedication to your loved one, you will receive a heartfelt handwritten card with your loved one's name presented, with an invitation to attend one of our Light up a Life events, held on Saturday, 7th December and Sunday, 8th December for a memorable evening of readings, music, and moments for reflection, as well as the lighting of our tree, each light shining brightly in memory of your loved ones.

Make a Dedication Online

Our online dedication page is available for you to remember your loved one by sharing a heartfelt message and a photo if you desire. This page serves as a significant and lasting way to immortalise the memories of someone you hold dear during the festive period, with the opportunity to invite your family and friends to view your tribute, no matter where they are.

To create your dedication, please click on the button below.

If you choose to make a dedication online, we'll automatically send you a handwritten card bearing the name of the person you love. If you would like to attend one of our in-person events, please give our team a call on 01484 557 911 after making your dedication online to reserve your place.

Please note that any dedications now received will still be processed but the dedication cards and homepacks will not reach you in time ahead of the event. You can still join in and watch the livestream from home, without your home pack, joining instructions are on our website.

Event Dates & Times

This year's Light up a Life events will be held on:

Saturday, 7th December at 11am – Longcauseway Church, Dewsbury
Saturday, 7th December at 5pm – The Kirkwood Gardens, Huddersfield
Sunday, 8th December at 5pm – The Kirkwood Gardens, Huddersfield

Find Out More

If you would like more information about Light up a Life, or would prefer to make a dedication over the phone, please contact our Fundraising team at 01484 557 911 or email: events@thekirkwood.org.uk

If you would prefer to download a paper form, please click here.

How to watch our live stream

This year, we will be live streaming our Light up a Life event on Sunday 8th December at 5pm. If you would like to watch this year's livesteam, please click here.

If you're not quite sure how our live stream will work, don't worry, we’ve come up with some handy tips below to help you join the event online:

You can access the YouTube live event on a computer, laptop, on your smart phone or on a tablet
You don’t need a YouTube account to watch. Simply click the image above featuring the red play button or type the following web address into any web browser: www.youtube.com/live/ycdAMnG4j1Q?si=O5Q7Z_harebHESAB
You can see us but we can’t see you! So no need to worry about tidying up or wearing your best outfit
You can use the comments box on the screen to send a message to anyone watching the live stream
One of The Kirkwood team will be on hand to respond to the messages during the live stream so please do leave comments - and feel free to ask any questions

Don’t worry if you miss some or all of the live event, or if you’d like to watch it again – the video will be available to view at any time during or after the event using the same link.

If you'd like to rewatch our 2023 service, simply click the link below: