SCORES of people attended a memorial service in freezing temperatures.
The bitter cold did not stop more than 200 people filling St Peter's Church in Cleethorpes.
The annual memorial service held by Mashfords Funeral Service is organised to remember those who have died over the year.
The Reverend Paul Hunter led the service and believes that it is important for the community to come together.
He said: "Services like this are very special because people can draw comfort from them.
"This is the fifth year this particular service has been held and it is important that members of the community come together to remember lost loved ones.
"Over the years, this service has grown in popularity.
"Christmas is a time to remember both happy and sad memories."
The service included the hymns Love Divine All Loves Excelling and Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer as well as two performances from the Orpheus Male Voice Choir and an opening from bagpipe player John Best. As well as bible readings, partner Joyce Schofield from Mashfords Funeral Service gave a speech.
She said: "Invitations have been sent to all the families who we have served during the past year and we are overwhelmed by the attendance.
"We hope you will find some degree of comfort, help and consolation from the service.
"It is important for family to remember their loved ones.
"I want to thank everyone for their attendance."
Inside St Peter's Church is a remembrance tree that people are invited to put labels on to remember their lost loved ones.
Attending the service were representatives from the Church Of England, Methodist Church and the Roman Catholic Church, as well as representatives from non religious services.
Resident Bob Wynne, of Miller Avenue, Cleethorpes, added: "I am here to remember my mother-in-law, Joan Margaret Pogson, who died in January.
"It is important to remember people when they are gone.
"Our family has had a tough year, but you have to carry on.
"I think services like this can help you carry on with life and that is shown by how many people have turned up."
