Remembrance Sunday Service

Published: 10 November 2025

The annual Remembrance Service was held in The Cathedral on Sunday 9 November. Following the Cathedral service, the Deputy Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Mr Ian Geaves, accompanied by the Mayor, Councillor Claire Pinder-Smith, led the civic party into the Remembrance Gardens to observe the national two-minute silence and then perform the wreath laying ceremony.

Following this, The Rt Revd Jan McFarlane, Dean of Lichfield, gave the blessing. A professional public address system was used once again to ensure the large crowds could hear the ceremony and in addition, FASS Solutions were employed to enforce the road closure and maintain public safety.

After the wreath laying ceremony in the Remembrance Gardens, around 100 guests returned to the Guildhall for light refreshments. The Mayor then gave thanks on behalf of Lichfield City Council to all those involved on the day and Phil Tootill said a few words on behalf of the Royal Naval Association.