Social media can provide comfort to people who have lost loved ones.

The free service, the Light Up a Life online memory wall, has been set up by Princess Alice Hospice to share on Facebook and Twitter.

Daniel Sweeting, web and digital manger, said: "For some people Christmas is a very difficult time of year, since the pain of loss can feel particularly acute as they remember those who cannot be with them.

"We hope that, by celebrating the life of a loved one with others, they will feel comforted.

"Anyone can post a memory or message of tribute, they do not need to have any connection with the hospice."

To post on the memory wall visit pah.org.uk/lightupalife.