New community memorial opened following National Day of Reflection for Covid 19

A new memorial dedicated to those affected by the Covid‑19 pandemic has been erected in Bromsgrove following the National Day of Reflection earlier this month (Sunday 8 March).

Bromsgrove District Council has added the new permanent memorial at Bromsgrove Old Cemetery, near the entrance off Church Lane. It will provide a quiet place for residents to reflect, remember those who lost their lives, and acknowledge the lasting impact of the pandemic on the local community.

The memorial marks six years since the pandemic began in March 2020, and recognise the profound effect it had on individuals, families, and communities across the country.

It sees Bromsgrove District join a national programme of commemoration, encouraging communities to come together to remember the lives lost and the sacrifices made to protect one another during the pandemic.

Residents will be able to personalise the memorial by requesting a metal plaque bearing a message of remembrance. Civic messages of thanks have also been included, recognising the dedication of the NHS, funeral directors, volunteers and other key workers who supported residents and kept essential services running during an incredibly challenging time.

The Chairman of Bromsgrove District Council, Cllr Sam Evans, said: “Six years on from the start of the pandemic, this memorial offers a place for quiet reflection and remembrance. It is a way for our community to come together to remember those we lost, to recognise the sacrifices made, and to acknowledge the kindness and resilience shown by so many during a very difficult period.”

The memorial was installed this week (commencing March 23) and is now open to the public.

Inscriptions can be requested for a nominal fee by contacting the council’s Bereavement Services team on 01527 62174 or by emailing bereavement@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk.