The charity Beat estimates that eating disorders affect 1.6 million people in the UK. A fifth will die from associated health problems.
About 300 guests were at the service, including those with disorders and families of those who have died.
100 candles were lit in memory of lives lost.
Beat is hoping that the event will raise awareness of mortality rates.
People with eating disorders are more likely to die than people with any other mental illness.
Continue reading the main story“Start QuoteParents who are even slightly suspicious need to seek help, because things can go downhill very fast”End QuoteGillian LeeMother Parents of anorexia girl speak out The brother of Sareh Perry who died in 2004 of anorexia gave this tribute to his sister."A european diving champion, artist, teacher, alcoholic, anorexic. Sareh we will always miss you and we will never truly understand an illness that took you from us.
"But we will do everything we can to make a positive stance on your memory."
His speech was given an applause and from a few, a standing ovation.
There was also music and hymns including Lord of all Hopefulness and Praise Him.
Andrew and Gillian Lee, from Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, also attended the service.
Their daughter, Helen, died in 2003 aged 18. She experienced multiple organ failure following a five-year battle with anorexia.
"Helen was a very very happy youngster," says Mr Lee, who is a senior master at a secondary school.
"She was talented, open and a good athlete. Unfortunately that was all destroyed by the illness.
"It's a terrible disease which sets up great battles within the minds of the sufferers and that's very destructive."
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