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As part of your church’s care for the bereaved, these suggestions will help those who can’t attend a funeral.

Learn about the circumstances in which a BSL interpreter would be needed for this kind of service, and how to hire one.

Learn how best to support newly bereaved families when helping them plan a funeral.

A Team Rector and a senior Funeral Director share their thoughts on what makes a good funeral.

Rector and former Funeral Director Richard Reakes offers tips for working well with Funeral Directors.

A sample Order of Service for blessing a Chapel of Rest.

Practical ideas for building a great working relationship with the local Funeral Directors.

Church of England funerals research provides the foundation to make the most of ten key opportunities – see them here.

How one parish in Teddington adapted the American ‘Blue Christmas’ service for the bereaved in their community.

A toolkit for church leaders, workers and chaplains to help welcome people with Down’s syndrome.

Time to Pray is an app with everything you need for prayer during day and night prayer.