Funerals
A Funeral is used to mark the end of a person’s life here on earth. Family and friends come together to express grief, give thanks for the life lived and commend the person into God’s keeping.
Who can have a funeral?Everyone is entitled to either a Christian burial service (funeral) or to have their ashes buried in their local parish churchyard by their local parish priest, whether or not they were churchgoers.
What if my churchyard has been closed?The Local Authority will provide alternative places of burial and the vicar can carry out the service there instead of the church or crematorium.
Where can I find out more?The Church of England website has some useful resources which may help you start your thinking about the service for your family member or friend.
Arranging a FuneralGoing to a FuneralAfter a FuneralWhat about memorials?There are regulations on the sort of memorials that are permitted in churchyards. You can find out more in the leaflets below:
Helpful Information for familiesChurchyard regulations for funeral directors and stonemasonsFuneral Videos/MemorialsFor information about a funeral and/or memorial video, contact:
Darren Vallence, Funeral Audio Visual Servicesdaz4421@me.com07766 754944We're here to helpWhen somebody you love dies, there’s a lot to think about and it can feel overwhelming at the time.
But don’t worry – your vicar will not expect you to ‘know all the answers’. He or she is there to help you plan the service and to support you in your loss.
Funerals ContactRevd. Annette Shannonvicar@walburybeaconbenefice.org.uk01488 646385Tamara Laingoffice@walburybeaconbenefice.org.uk07359 327072