Families and friends came together to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died at a special carol concert organised by The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. The service was conducted at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Glasgow as part of the hospice’s annual Light Up a Life celebrations and was kindly sponsored by EDF Energy.
This year, the Light Up a Life campaign is supported by the family of Fiona Muirhead who was cared for in the hospice in 2023. Her daughter, Katie Montgomery attended the service together with her family, at St Andrew’s on 14 December.
Fiona was cared for in the hospice for only ten days, but the care she received has left an enduring impact on the family.
Katie said: “Everyone, not just the nurses and doctors, but the cleaners, the receptionists, absolutely everyone who met my mum, treated her with such respect and dignity, and our family will never forget that.”
The service was conducted by Canon David Wallace with Scottish broadcast journalist and television presenter, Rona Dougall hosting. The uplifting carol service was performed by the Westerton Male Voice Choir. And for the first time at the concert, the hospice’s very own community choir, The Hospice Harmonisers performed.
The sold-out concert attracted 350 people in person with more than 40 households tuning in for the online live stream, from as far away as America.
Rhona Baillie, OBE, Chief Executive of the hospice, said: “Every year we gather to remember and celebrate the lives of those we hold closest in our hearts. The act of remembering together is powerful—it offers a space to grieve, to connect, and to feel supported.
“These moments of shared remembrance mean so much to families, and it is incredibly moving to stand beside them as they honour the people they love.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to the family of Fiona Muirhead for their support throughout this year’s campaign. Their strength and generosity have been invaluable. Losing someone you love is devastating, and we hope our support has brought even a small measure of comfort. We remain here for anyone who needs us.”
Glasgow’s Hospice provides free specialist care to 1,200 new patients with terminal and life-limiting illnesses and their families each year both at the hospice at Bellahouston Park and in patient’s own homes.
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