Light a Christmas candle for a lost loved one at special memorial service

The expanding family business, which was established in 2016, has been arranging Christmas-time memorial services for the last 8 years, and has found that because of how popular the initial event was, they now need to offer more services. 

The families of those who have lost loved ones and had funerals arranged with Jennifer Ashe & Son are invited to attend, allowing them to come together to share poignant memories during the first holiday season without their family member.  

Managing Director, John Ashe, said: “Our memorial services are always well attended and appreciated, so we have decided to offer an additional service to make sure we are providing for as many of the families we’ve looked after as we can. Christmas can be such a difficult time, whether you have just lost a loved one or if the loss occurred a long time ago, so we make sure we do all we can to offer support to the bereaved during this season. 

“A simple act of coming together with others who’ve experienced grief, in a calm, peaceful and accepting environment, can be very restorative. Our memorial services allow us all to take a moment to reflect and share in happy memories, as well as to offer a caring setting of support to those who need it.” 

The first December service will take place at Cannock Chase Crematorium, in Norton Canes, on Tuesday, 10 December, with two options of 5.30pm and 7.30pm available. The second, on Wednesday, 11 December, will be held at Willenhall’s St Giles Church of England, with the service taking place at 6.30pm.  

For John, the memorial services are a critical part of the after-care service that Jennifer Ashe & Son provides: “When we take calls or visits from families, they are often at their hour of greatest need. 

“They require advice and immediate help from us to assist them with funeral arrangements. We ensure they have access to every available option during the planning process, and we also check in on the wider family and their well-being throughout.  

“Our bereavement groups across the region bring together people who are grieving to allow them to express their emotions in a safe and supportive setting. But ultimately, whether through a visit to one of our branches or a phone call, we are always available, day and night, 24/7 for anyone who needs support.” 

Those who would like to attend one of Jennifer Ashe & Son’s memorial services can email claire@jafunerals.co.uk or call 01543 406315.