MEMORY jars designed to remember lost loved ones will be on display this summer.

Weldmar Hospicecare, a specialist end of life care provider supporting people living in Dorset, has designed a new way to remember loved ones with their glowing memory jars which will contain handwritten notes featuring memories of people who are no longer with us.

The jars are powered by solar panels and will glow as the sun sets during the evening and shine brightly through the night.

Installations of the jars will be on display in Weymouth, Sherborne and Lyme Regis and will feature 200 jars in total.

April Whitehead, individual giving manager at Weldmar Hospicecare, said: "This really is a lovely way to remember someone who will be missed, and the installations will look stunning when they are glowing at dusk on a summer’s evening."

Aimee Overington, bereavement, counselling, and spiritual care lead, said: "Losing someone you love is difficult beyond words, but we will never forget our treasured memories and moments that we shared with them. At some point in our lives, we all experience loss and finding coping mechanisms that work for you is different for everyone.

"Light often plays a key part for many people in their bereavement journey, whether it is physically lighting a candle or finding hope and light through challenging and emotional times. This year, you can ensure that your memories shine bright from sunset to sunrise each night throughout our displays."

The installation will take place in Pageant Gardens, Sherborne, from July 1 to July 11, in Langmoor and Lister Gardens, Lyme Regis, from July 15 to July 25, and Greenhill Gardens, Weymouth, from July 29 to August 8.

There will be a virtual service remembering all lost loved ones on July 4.

April added: "We feel it’s a little early to hold a service in person at each venue, so we are going to hold a virtual service, streamed on Facebook and YouTube, on Sunday, July 4. We held our Light Up A Life service just before Christmas in the same way, and we were delighted so many people were able to watch it live, and it gave the opportunity to watch it back later if they missed it."

For more information, visit the Weldmar Hospicecare website.