Funerals
When experiencing bereavement, many people look to the Church's ministry for comfort and reassurance.
Prior to or shortly after a death.
If you would like a priest to visit someone who is dying (or has just died) - please contact the Parish Priest, Kate, on 07549 179569
The Funeral
Ministers from the church are privileged to be asked to conduct funeral services for those who live in the parish or who have a connection with it. Funeral services may take place in the church or in the Chapel at the Local Authority Crematorium and Cemetery. The funeral service may take place before or after the burial or cremation.
When someone dies it is usual to make the funeral arrangements through a local Undertaker (Funeral Director) who will then, after a meeting with the family, contact one of the parish ministers.
Memorial Service
From time to time we are also asked to take Memorial Services (for example, when someone local has died elsewhere and people have been unable to attend the funeral). In this instance, it is more usual and convenient for relatives to contact the parish clergy directly.
A special service is held each year in the Benefice (near the beginning of November) which gives us the opportunity to remember those who have died, and anyone would be very welcome to attend. Details are published nearer the time.
For further details on any of the above, or if you would like to book a service, please contact your local churchwarden or our Rector, Kate.