A funeral directors and crematorium are showing their generosity to support Bury Hospice's annual memory walk.

Unsworths Funeral Directors and East Lancashire Crematorium are sponsoring the event, which will have a special lantern theme this year.

All walkers are invited to write a dedication on a paper lantern to form a tribute to loved ones.

The tribute lanterns will be created at the start of the walk.

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On arrival at the hospice, walkers can collect their lanterns and place them in our special lantern memorial garden, where they will be given time to reflect.

The event raises vital funds and awareness for the care and support provided to patients and families by the hospice.

The walk, scheduled for Saturday, September 30, will commence at Whitefield Park at 4pm and will finish at the hospice, covering a 4.5-mile route.

Unsworths will host a refreshment stop at its branch in Bury town centre.

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Anyone who would like a shorter route can walk from Unsworths Funeral Directors, finishing at the hospice, which is approximately 1.5 miles.

Business leader at Unsworths Funeral Directors, Mark Robinson, said: “We are thrilled to support the Memory Walk fundraising event in aid of Bury Hospice.

“At Unsworths, we understand the importance of community and the significance of providing compassionate care during difficult times.

“This event allows us to come together as a community and honour the memories of our loved ones.”

Business leader at East Lancashire Crematorium, Amy Hrycan, added: “It’s a pleasure to support this event along with Unsworth Funeral Directors.

“The funds raised from this event allows Bury Hospice to continue their incredible work within our community.”

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It costs £15 for an adult to sign up for the event, with a suggested sponsorship of £50 and £5 for under 16s with a suggested sponsorship of £20.

Participants will receive a hospice t-shirt, memory walk label and materials to create a lantern.

Participants are encouraged to gather donations from friends, family members, and colleagues to help support the hospice’s crucial services.

For more information about the memory walk or to make a donation to support the hospice, click here or contact the fundraising office on 0161 797 1748 or at fundraising@buryhospice.org.uk.

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