We've been hiding our light under a bushel for too long
The Church of England has something good to share with people and what's more, people are genuinely looking for it and interested!
<b>Funerals:</b> Articles
Don't just talk about it, do it!
I've become convinced that the principles behind the GraveTalk initiative are invaluable and to be encouraged. It's time to bring this valuable ministry out of the shadows.
Join the big conversation
The chatter is getting louder. More voices are joining in all the time as people of all ages and from all backgrounds begin to talk more openly about death, dying and funerals
Warm contacts, wider contacts
Every week the Church of England is involved with around 3000 funerals, 2000 baptisms of children under 12 and 1000 weddings.
Gravetalk on Radio 4's Womens hour
This report on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour is recorded in the parish of Darfield, Barnsley, as a GraveTalk session is in progress.
Reflections on an Eastenders funeral
You may have seen the funeral of the great pub landlady, Peggy Mitchell, which took place in the BBC's Albert Square. It was full of wonderful East End traditions, like the horse drawn bier led by the funeral conductor and the people standing by in respect.
What makes a good funeral?
The Revd Helen Hancock, Team Rector of the Tolworth, Hook & Surbiton Team Ministry and Emma Sparre-Slater, Senior Funeral Director & Training Officer for Dignity Caring Funerals, offer their thoughts on ‘what makes a good funeral'.
Stepping into the unknown
​​​​​​​Last week I was being royally treated by a diocese somewhere in England. Due to the pressure of time between presentations and meetings and our lack of local knowledge, there was only one option for a meal. Yes, the Golden Arches beckoned.
GraveTalk leads to new path for LLM
It's not often my 12 year old son and husband are united in their response “Who spends their weekend thinking about death?!â€
Cake and conversation with funeral directors
In June 2017, 160 clergy and readers from the Church of England headed into the National Funeral Exhibition as soon as the doors opened. There was palpable excitement in the air!
