An Evesham crematorium is inviting people to send in some photos of their loved ones for a special service.

The Vale Crematorium will include the pictures in a slideshow at the annual Christmas Carol and Memorial Service.

The event is set for Tuesday, December 10, at 6pm, and is open to all.

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The service offers a chance for families and friends to come together and remember their loved ones in the lead-up to Christmas.

The service will feature readings, popular Christmas carols, and a live soloist.

Attendees can also light a commemorative candle in honour of a loved one.

Refreshments will be available.

It is free to attend, and no advance booking is required.

Anyone wishing to have a photo of a loved one included in the memorial slideshow should email it to thevale@westerleighgroup.co.uk by Tuesday, December 3, with the heading 'Christmas Service Photo Slideshow'.

Catherine Linfield, manager of the crematorium, said: "Our annual Christmas Carol and Memorial Service is a lovely and meaningful way to bring people together to reflect and honour their loved ones during the festive season.

"Visitors to the event will be able to write messages on memory tags which will be hung on our Christmas tree and can also place Christmas cards into our Letters to Loved Ones memorial post box.

"We hope that everyone who joins us will find comfort in being able to pay tribute to their loved one during the service whilst being in the company of other people who are in a similar situation."

The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person.

To view the service, visit https://christmas.obitus.com/, enter the username 'thevale' and the password 'sleigh'.

The service will be available to view online as a watch again option from Thursday, December 12, for 28 days.

The crematorium is part of Westerleigh Group, one of the UK's largest independent owners and operators of crematoria and cemeteries.

For more information about The Vale Crematorium, the care and services offered, and regular events that take place there, visit www.thevalecrematorium.co.uk.