A service on 10 July 2010 will mark the dedication of Spiritualists' first ever memorial to members that have served in the UK Armed Forces.

The imposing memorial, which features a tall granite obelisk, will be unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire. The memorial was proposed and funded by the Spiritualists' National Union (SNU), a charity responsible for the administration of 360 churches across the UK and the largest Spiritualists' organisation in the world.

It follows a number of unsuccessful attempts to have Spiritualists represented at the Cenotaph for the Remembrance Day parade and SNU's determination to create a lasting memorial to all Spiritualists who have served and continue to serve.

The SNU's Communications Director, Minister Steven Upton, said of creating the memorial: "We have never done anything of this nature before and never a project of this scale. Every penny has come from our churches and individual members, making this very much their memorial.

"Situated adjacent to the Arboretum's stunning wildflower meadow, the memorial will become a place where bereaved families and colleagues can come to mourn their loss and commemorate their loved ones. It'll be a lasting reminder to future generations of the sacrifices that have been made."

All Spiritualists are welcome to attend the special memorial dedication service which will be led by SNU President, Minister Duncan Gascoyne.

For further information please see: www.snu.org.uk/news/memorial.htm.

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