National Police Memorial Day 2025: registration open
3 September 2025
The annual service has been organised by the Police Remembrance Trust since 2004 and allows respects to be paid to colleagues who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Any member of the public can attend NPMD, although a large proportion of the audience is typically made up of police officers and staff from forces far and wide.
This year’s service will be held on Sunday 28 September at Coventry Cathedral.
Speaking on behalf of the Federation, Steve Butler said: “Throughout the entire policing calendar, you aren’t going to get many bigger reminders of the strength and unity within the police family than NPMD.
“It is the perfect opportunity for everyone to come together and commemorate those we have lost along the way as we go along the paths of our careers.
“From start to finish, it’s a day full of touching reminders around the incredible sacrifice made by our fallen colleagues and also around why we do what we do in our profession – because we are part of a bigger picture of service, respect and dedication.”
The 2025 NPMD service is set to start at 2pm, with attendees to be seated in the Cathedral no later than 1.30pm. It will feature many tributes including processions, music, readings and speeches.
Cathedral
It is expected to conclude at 3.15pm and an optional reception will follow afterwards, which will last until 4.45pm at the latest.
You can register to attend on the official NPMD event page, which will in turn generate a ticket to be shown printed or digitally on the day alongside matching photographic ID.
Outside of the Cathedral, attendees can expect to see historic vehicles and force standards on display, and take in performances from the West Midlands Police Band. More planning information is available in the latest Police Remembrance Trust newsletter.
Nearer to the time, an NPMD Tribute Wall will also be made live for any messages and tributes for late officers, and following the service, highlights are set to be posted online for anyone unable to make the event in person.
