A Cumbernauld father was able to give his daughter away at her wedding before he died, thanks to hospice staff.

John Bremner was admitted to Strathcarron Hospice and told staff he was sad he would not live to see his daughter Lori marry her fiancé Brian Robertson in Spain in 2025.

As part of his end-of-life goal setting, hospice chaplain Laura Gilmour helped arrange a service for the couple's wedding on November 15.

(Image: Strathcarron Hospice) However, John's health deteriorated and Laura helped organise a blessing for the couple on November 3.

Lori, from Baillieston, said: "It was really important for my dad - and for me - to bring it forward so he could be there for my special day.

“From the moment Dad came into the Hospice, achieving that was all he was focussed on.

"Dad went downhill a lot quicker than any of us could have imagined, so we brought it forward and had a blessing in the Hospice with close family including their son Enzo, Lori’s mum Lorna, Brian’s mum and dad Adriana and Ewen and Lori’s brother Brian.

(Image: Strathcarron Hospice) "His wish was to walk me down the aisle but unfortunately on the day he was no longer able to walk.

"He held my hand and gave me away and it was the most beautiful service."

Lori expressed her gratitude to the hospice staff, saying: "It could not have happened without the unending love of the nurses and staff at the hospice, they were by our side every step of the way.

(Image: Strathcarron Hospice) "Without the team at Strathcarron I wouldn’t have had that moment with my dad."

Laura said: "Part of living life well, until the very end of life, includes helping patients identify and set goals that are important to them.

"It was an absolute privilege to be able to conduct Lori and Brians blessing ceremony and see the family all together for this important and memorable day."