Memorial Books and Services
This page provides information about Memorial Books and Memorial Services supported by the NHS Grampian Spiritual Care Department.
Memorial Books
Four special Memorial Books lie in hospital chapels in NHS Grampian:
Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Dr. Gray's Hospital
There are Memorial Books for families who have experienced a pregnancy loss or death of a baby within NHS Grampian. These books are kept in the Chapels at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and Dr. Gray's Hospital (Elgin) and can be viewed at any time. Each book is arranged with a page for each family with space for the baby's name and a space for a few personal words.
If you would like your baby to be remembered in one of these books, please email gram.maternitymemorialbook@nhs.scot
Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
The book lies in the Hospital Chapel at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, recording the names of children who have died and whose families have chosen to remember them in this way. The book is available to view 24 hours a day.
If you would like your child to be remembered in this book, please email
Roxburghe House
The book is held in the Chapel at Roxburghe House, recording the names of those who have died and whose families have chosen to remember them in this way.
If you would like somebody to be remembered in this book, please email
Memorial Services
The NHS Grampian Spiritual Care Department organises a number of special memorial services:
Memorial Services for Babies Lost in Early Pregnancy
Aberdeen Maternity Hospital arranges memorial services especially for those babies who have miscarried before the end of the 24th week of pregnancy. Please know, though, all bereaved families who have links with Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, are very welcome to attend.
These services are conducted by one of the healthcare chaplains and take place at the East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium at 10.30am on the following dates:
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Wednesday 25th March 2026
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Wednesday 24th June 2026
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Wednesday 30th September 2026
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Wednesday 16th December 2026
Contact:
Spiritual Care Department
Tel: 01224 553316
E-mail: gram.spiritualcare@nhs.scot
Annual Candle Service - Remembering Babies and Children
The Candle Service remembers babies and children who have sadly died.
This year's service will be held on Sunday 6th December 2026 at 3.15pm for 3.30pm at Hillside Parish Church (formerly High Hilton Church), 1-3 Hilton Drive, Aberdeen AB24 4NQ.
Contact:
Spiritual Care Department
Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
Tel: 01224 553316
E-mail: gram.candleservice@nhs.scot
Special Pre-Christmas Service for families whose babies have died: ‘Remembering Our Babies’
Sunday 13th December 2026
Pink Zone Chapel, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
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10.30am Quiet Service - we politely request children attend the Family Service
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11.30am Family Service - for children and adults
Contact:
Spiritual Care Department
Tel: 01224 553316
E-mail: gram.spiritualcare@nhs.scot
Please also visit the SANDS website for further information via the following link: www.aberdeen-sands.org
Annual Pregnancy Loss Memorial Service - Elgin
An annual Memorial Service is held at the Moray Pregnancy Loss Memorial in New Elgin Cemetery (near the Oakfield Rd/Linkwood Rd corner).
Normally held at 3pm on the 2nd Sunday in September, the 2026 service will be held on Sunday 13th September at 3pm.
Contact:
Spiritual Care Department
Dr Gray's Hospital
Elgin
IV30 1SN
Tel: 01343 567262
E-mail: gram.spiritualcare@nhs.scot