The loss of someone close to you is understandably difficult.  We want you to know that we are here to support you in and through this difficult time.

You can find a helpful guide to arranging a Christian funeral at https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/funerals

The first step is usually to contact your selected Funeral Director who will then begin to make necessary arrangements on your behalf, including booking a service at our church and/or the crematorium.  They can advise you on every aspect of the practicalities of the funeral. Once they have been in touch with us and provided details about the deceased and the next of kin, the minister taking the service will be in contact and arrange to meet with you (at home, church or virtually if you live at a distance).  They will compassionately discuss the content of the service so that it is a real tribute to the deceased and a comfort to yourselves.

We appreciate that bereavement is tough and ongoing and have found the Bereavement Journey to be beneficial to so many.  https://www.thebereavementjourney.org/  We therefore regularly run courses which not only help you to understand your feelings but allows you to share confidentially within a supportive group.  Please contact the  parish office for dates of the next course. Further support can also be found at https://www.ataloss.org/

We also offer an informal sandwich lunch for those who have been bereaved known as “Befrienders”.  This happens every first Thursday of the month at 12.30pm.  You are very welcome to attend.