We Stand For The Animals 6th Annual Memorial Service - London

Name: We Stand For The Animals 6th Annual Memorial Service - London
Start: 2026-07-05T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-05T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Marble Arch

Schedule

Sun Jul 05 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Marble Arch | London, EN

You are invited to attend the fifth We Stand For The Animals, Annual Memorial Service in London, which will be held on Sunday July 5, 2026.
* WHERE: London - Marble Arch
* WHEN: Sunday July 5, 2026
12pm-3pm ***These are the timings for spectators. If you are part of the memorial, please arrive as per the instructions you have been given. Thank you.***
There will be two parts to the event:
– The main ceremony which is a memorial to respectfully remember the lives of all animals that have died at the hands of humans.
– A series of speeches from activists dedicated to bringing about animal liberation for all beings. This is to reflect on the progress that has been made and to speak of how we can move forward.
FAQs
What is the purpose of the Memorial Service?
The Memorial Service is to acknowledge the lives of the animals in a respectful way. To honour them in death in a way that most animals will never be honoured in life. The animals present in the ceremony represent the billions of non-human animals used by humans for food, clothing, entertainment, science and as companions. We mourn their loss and reach out on their behalf to implore others to no longer be the cause of their exploitation.
Is this a march?
No, this is a static event with a peaceful ceremony followed by a a series of speeches and reflections from activists committed to liberation for all non-humans.
What does the ceremony consist of?
Participants in the memorial ceremony will be holding photos of animals or, in some cases, the bodies of deceased animals. In the second part of the event, there will be speeches on behalf of the animals from those fighting for their liberation.
Why are deceased animals used?
The Memorial Service brings into view animals that the public may never see, and shows them as the individuals that they are. We want people to see that these animals were a someone and not a something. They are individuals who had lives and families and wanted to live. The ceremony aims to be a respectful tribute to all animals and give the animals in the ceremony the dignified memorial they deserve, on behalf of all animals. We want this to be an emotional and moving event, that helps people consider the victims behind the industries they support.
Where are the animals sourced from?
The animals will be from a variety of sources such as sanctuaries, rescue centres and family homes. We would never commodify an individual by paying for their body. If you know of any possible sources, please contact [email protected] or send a private message via our Facebook or Instagram pages.
How are you making sure these animals are safe to use?
Only animals that are not carrying diseases will be used. The animals will be washed and prepared beforehand and will be frozen from the moment of retrieval up until the event. All participants and our volunteers will be wearing protective overalls and gloves to handle the animals. The only people who will be in contact with the animals will be our team who will have been briefed on the safe handling of the animals. As soon as possible after the ceremony finishes, the animals will be taken straight for a burial.
What happens to the animals after the ceremony?
We will give the non-humans a burial, to give a respectful and loving send off in the same way we would for our loved ones.
Can anyone attend?
Yes! We want everyone to come along and learn about the animals and what we can do to change things. Only those who are already vegan can take part in the ceremony to represent the animals.
Can I be part of the ceremony?
Yes! We need 85 participants for the most impactful ceremony, but the size will depend upon the number of people who sign up. Some will hold the animals but most will be holding placards with animals, and four will be the banner holders. As we know, all grassroots activism has to be funded. We therefore need to ask for a contribution of £15 per participant to run the event effectively - £5 if you already own a We Stand For The Animals t-shirt. This helps to cover t-shirts (which you keep and can be used for other events), coveralls and gloves. If you would like to take part, please fill in the participant form:
https://forms.gle/7fAWC7pMjgwX6T6v8
Please send the PayPal contribution using the Family and Friends option so they don't take a fee.
What if I have another question?
Leave a comment below and we will do our best to answer as soon as possible.
Thanks to everyone for the support and we look forward to seeing you for what we hope will be a powerful day for the animals.