National Fishing Remembrance Day
Fishing remains one of the most dangerous peacetime professions. Join us at services around the UK as we honour the lives of fishermen lost at sea, on the second Sunday of May every year.
Remembering together
Each year, fishing communities around the UK hold services to remember those fishermen who have lost their lives bringing home the catch. All are welcome to join.
The next National Fishing Remembrance Day will take place Sunday 9 May 2027.
National Fishing Remembrance Day is created in partnership between the Fishermen’s Mission, The Seafarers’ Charity, Stella Maris, Seafish, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and the Merchant Navy Welfare Board.
Memorial services
We will list all memorial services we know of as they are confirmed.
Please note that all details are subject to change until closer to the date.
England
No memorials are planned at this time. Please check back closer to the next National Fishing Remembrance Day.
Wales
No memorials are planned at this time. Please check back closer to the next National Fishing Remembrance Day.
Scotland
No memorials are planned at this time. Please check back closer to the next National Fishing Remembrance Day.
Northern Ireland
No memorials are planned at this time. Please check back closer to the next National Fishing Remembrance Day.
Crown Dependencies
No memorials are planned at this time. Please check back closer to the next National Fishing Remembrance Day.
Prayers and readings for National Fishing Remembrance Day
Our pack of Fishermen’s Mission prayers and readings can be used for any service nationwide. This pack includes a series of large font PDFs.
More ways to remember
Help the memory of your loved one live on through a gift to support fishermen across the UK.
Have other questions or need more information?
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for a chat.
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