Memorial Days comprise of a service which is held twice a year in the multi faith room.
The service is a chance for relatives to remember their loved ones who passed away on Critical Care or were sent home on end of life care.
The service lasts approximately one hour and is non-religious. Members of the nursing and medical staff read out poems, there is also a lighting of candles and a giving of white roses, the symbol of everlasting love.
Relatives are invited to bring a large photograph of their loved one which is placed behind the candles at the front of the room and also a small photograph which is placed in the memorial book.
Each family is allocated a page in the book to write whatever they wish. It is available to them at all times.
It is an opportunity for families to grieve and find closure.
Following the service, there is tea, coffee and cake available. Staff are on hand to speak to any relatives.
The service is held twice a year in the multi faith room at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.