Remember a loved one this winter.

What is Lights of Love?

Lights of Love is a series of remembrance services across Hastings and Rother. They offer a gentle, welcoming space to pause and remember those we miss. Each service typically includes thoughtful readings, candle lighting, and times for quiet reflection. Some services also feature hymns, while the non-religious services offer a meaningful space for remembrance without  religious elements. At the end of each service, a tree lighting ceremony takes place. Each location’s tree is lit up, with its branches filled with stars lovingly decorated and dedicated by you in memory of someone special.

Dedicating a star

You can dedicate a star online on our much loved page. By dedicating online, you can upload a message and a photo if you wish, we’ll then copy your dedication onto a star and tie it to a tree at the Hospice.

If you’d like to decorate a star yourself, please email lightsoflove@stmichaelshospice.com with your full address and how many stars you’d like us to send to you. Please note, to make sure your star withstands the winter weather, we recommend using a waterproof pen and avoiding sticky tape, glitter, or non-waterproof glue, as they don’t tend to last outdoors.

Or you can pop along to any of our Hospice shops and reception to collect a star and form.

When you’re ready, please return your star to us, either by post or reception, along with a completed form by Friday 28^th November. Your star(s) will be hung on a tree at the location of your choosing (unless dedicated via our Much Loved page): Lights of Love, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, TN27 0LB

Lights of Love Services

Sunday 30^th November – 3.15pm

Non-religious service at Hastings Crematorium, The Ridge, TN34 2AE. The tree lighting ceremony will follow the service outside the Crematorium.

Thursday 4^th December – 6pm

Non-religious service at Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, 25 Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0LB. The tree lighting ceremony will follow the service on the upper lawn of the Hospice.

Saturday 6^th December – 3.30pm

Non-religious service at Arthur Easton Centre, St Michael’s Hospice, Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0LB. The tree lighting ceremony will follow the service on the upper lawn of the Hospice.

Sunday 7^th December – various locations and times

3pm – St Leonards on Sea, St John’s Church, Pevensey Road, TN38 0RD Tree lighting at the Hospice.

3.15pm – Battle, St Mary the Virgin, Upper Lake, TN33 0AN. Tree lighting inside the church.

3.15pm – Bexhill on Sea, St Peter’s Church, Church Street, TN40 2HE Tree lighting inside the church

3.15pm – Rye, St Mary’s Church, Church Square, TN31 7HF. Tree lighting inside the church.

To find out more about Lights of Love, please contact us on lightsoflove@stmichaelshospice.com or 01424 456396.