FUNERALS

Government restrictions have now been lifted on the way funerals are conducted, though some changes may remain in place according to current guidance.

Christian funerals can take place in church, at the graveside or the crematorium, but if directives change these may be slightly different from what might normally be expected.

Before the Funeral

Preliminary meetings between the bereaved and the person taking the funeral (officiant) may be held by telephone or in person.

Planning the Funeral

Any changes to the normal service will be explained by the officiant to the family.

During the Funeral

 Please follow the directions of the officiant and funeral director.

After the Funeral

If you are organising the funeral of a loved one, we are acutely aware of what a difficult time this will be. We will do our best to explain any changes or delays that may be an inevitable consequence of any current restrictions – for example, to the burial of ashes – but we are here to support you and to ensure a Christian funeral and burial can still be provided. 

If planning to arrange a wake or other gathering after the funeral, please consult the officiant or funeral director regarding any current recommendations.

If you have further queries during our current vacancy, please contact the Area Dean, Revd Mary Rolls via the Inbox  or email [email protected], or call the Churchwarden, Chris Hewlett on 01845 524426.

I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39