Offering practical and pastoral support in the weeks immediately after a funeral prepares the way for future contact.

A resource to help anyone who is unable to attend a funeral.

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.

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.