Tuesday 2 December at 7:30pm

St Matthews Anglican Church West Pennant Hills

An annual service for families and friends who have lost children of any age, that seeks to ease that pain a little by offering a means of acknowledging and remembering a deeply loved and missed family member.

This service is open to families and friends who have lost a child of any age.

With a brief message from Rev Rob Denham.

Things to note before the service

PLACING OF FLOWERS

During the service those present will be invited to place a flower at the front of the church in recognition of the life of their child. You may bring a flower of your choice or use a flower available at the church.

TRIBUTE DISPLAY

A tribute list of names and ages of the children will also be read and displayed. Our desire is to have all children recognised.
Please click here to add you child’s name to the list.

Personal Thoughts and Experiences

Tim and Keri-Anne

“We love hearing the names of all the loved ones who have passed being read aloud, it is validation that all their lives mattered, never to be forgotten.”

Read Tim & Keri-Anne’s story here

Charles and Mary

“To be in a congregation of other parents who had also lost their children provided a bond of mutual support not found anywhere else.”

Read Charles & Mary’s story here

Alexandra

“It is a time when our loved ones can be truly acknowledged, no matter how long ago they may have died.”

Read Alexandra’s story here

Verity

“When the service started, it brought me peace. For the first time, I could truly think about what I had lost.”

Watch Verity’s story here

FAQ

  • Unfortunately not. You will need to submit the child's details each year for them to be shown on the list.

    Click HERE to add your child’s name to the 2024 tribute list.

  • The service will be available to watch online through this website. You can watch it live or catch up at a later date.

    We invite you to still include your child's name on the tribute list if you cannot attend the service.

  • We do have a small carpark that often fills up quickly. Entrance to this car park is off New Line Road. Please look out for our carpark attendants who will assist you. There are several disability spots available for those who require them. Once the carpark fills up, people use street parking on New Line Road.

  • Definitely! Whatever religion or other labels you identify with, we'd be delighted to have you.

  • Yes, you are welcome to bring your children along to the service. Some families choose to sit with their children in the service, while others feel more comfortable watching from our creche room.

  • You're free to dress however you're comfortable. Maybe the closest analogy for how people dress is whatever they would personally wear to go out for a coffee at a local cafe.

Watch online

This service is live-streamed every year, for anyone who is unable to join us in person. You have the choice to watch live via YouTube, or watch the catch up video after the service.

You can watch our 2025 Service live here:

Watch the Livestream