Funerals
Why a Church Funeral?
All who have lived within the
parish are able to have their
funeral service at
St Martin’s. Having a
funeral in the local church provides a gathering for friends and neighbours who may not so easily make it to the crematorium or cemetery.
For those who have attended, or have connections with the
Church, it is important for us to give thanks for a loved one’s life in the context of
Christian hope and worship in the very place where the person may have
worshipped, or perhaps were baptised or married.
How do we arrange a funeral?
Family members may contact the
Vicar directly, or the
funeral director will do that for you, and a suitable time for the service will be arranged. The
Vicar will meet with the family to plan the service. The
church community will support and pray for those who grieve.
What if we want a service at the crematorium or cemetery?
The
Vicar is available to take services at the crematorium or cemetery for anyone who has lived in the
parish. You may phone the Vicar or ask the funeral director to arrange for the local
Vicar to take the service.
