Survivors of Bereavement Through Suicide Annual Memorial Service

Sorry you are too late, this event has been and gone!

A memorial service will be held in Paisley on Thursday 23rd January to remember loved ones who have lost their lives to suicide.

About Survivors of Bereavement Through Suicide Annual Memorial Service

Renfrewshire’s annual memorial event to remember those who have lost their lives to suicide will be held in Paisley later this month.

The Memory Tree event, due to be held outside Renfrewshire House on Thursday 23 January, gives bereaved family and friends a chance to come together to remember lost loved ones and celebrate their lives. It also aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and offer a supportive space for anyone who is struggling.

As part of the event, there will be the opportunity to place a purple heart on to the memorial tree with a message to a loved one that’s been lost.

The event is open to all and there will be a space inside Renfrewshire House Customer Contact Centre to write messages from 3.30pm, with the short memorial starting outside at 4.15pm.

After the service, all those in attendance are invited to join the Provost, local support groups and the Council’s Choose Life team for light refreshments in Paisley Abbey.

The memorial tree was first dedicated in 2010 as a permanent memorial to those who have died through suicide and is believed to have been the first of its kind in Scotland.

Provost Cameron, who helped establish the tree, said: “Our annual memorial to those we have lost to suicide is a very important event here in Renfrewshire and offers everyone who has been affected by suicide the chance to remember our loved ones and share memories with others who are understand how we are feeling.

“Suicide is still very much a taboo subject, but the Choose Life team and other local support networks will be available after the service to provide any support you, or a friend or family member, may need.

“If you’re unable to make it along, please get in touch with the team to talk about how you are feeling or what support you need. Someone is always there to listen.”

If you are unable to attend the event but would still like to have a heart placed on the tree in memory of a loved one, please contact the Choose Life team at chooselife.sw@renfrewshire.gov.uk

If you are feeling suicidal, or you know someone that might be then please call one of the helpline numbers: Samaritan’s 116 123, Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87, RAMH First Crisis 0141 849 90 90 or 0500 829 093

Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Renfrewshire, click here to find out more!

Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Renfrewshire? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!

Similar events you might like...

Oakshaw Trinity Church Friendly Hour

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 16th December 2025

Oakshaw Trinity Church, Paisley

Oakshaw Trinity Church's Friendly Hour, for anyone over 60, meets every Tuesday afternoon in the church hall at 2pm.

Tea & Toast Tuesdays

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 16th December 2025

The Wynd Centre, Paisley

Join the outreach team at Oakshaw Trinity Church for their free Tea & Toast Tuesdays at The Wynd Centre in Paisley!

Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance

Selected dates between 9th September 2025 - 16th December 2025

Ralston Community Centre, Paisley

The Best Foot Forward Social Tea Dance, featuring all types of social dancing, is held every Tuesday at Ralston Community Centre in Paisley!

Houston Christmas Lights Switch On

5th December 2025

Houston

Join Houston Community Council in Main Street from 5pm on Friday 5th December for the annual Houston Christmas Lights Switch On event!

Linwood Christmas Lights Switch On

5th December 2025

Tweedie Hall, Linwood

Linwood will officially light up for the festive season with the switching on of the Christmas Lights on Friday 5th December!

Lochwinnoch Christmas Lights Switch On

6th December 2025

Lochwinnoch

Lochwinnoch's Christmas Lights will be switched on by Santa and pupils from Lochwinnoch Primary on Saturday 6th December!

St Margaret’s Christmas Fayre

7th December 2025

St Margarets Church Johnstone, Johnstone

St Margaret's Church in Johnstone are holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Sunday 7th December, full of lovely stalls selling unique gifts, it's a day for all the family to enjoy!