MOURNERS gathered together in grief in a Blackburn park to remember their loved ones.

The second Let Us Remember service saw residents of all faiths who have experienced the loss of a loved one in the past year come together to pay their respects and honour their lives.

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It took place in Corporation Park and was supported by Blackburn Cathedral, the Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum and Blackburn with Darwen Council.

The memorial is the brainchild of Blackburn coroner Michael Singleton who has been a coroner for Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley for more than 14 years.

During the event, people were able to leave messages in memory of their loved ones who they had lost in a variety of situations.

The Dean of Blackburn, Christopher Armstrong, said: “Death often brings people closer together. It can be a time of healing, forgiveness and further encounter with God.

“As the success of last year’s event showed, the opportunity to draw strength from the support of others is something which can help at such a time”

Cllr Salim Mulla, Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council, added: “When people are coping with the loss of a loved one this is when the support of the community is most valuable.

“An event such as this allows people from all different backgrounds to come together to share their personal grief and to draw strength from the support of their neighbours.”