The Church of England is still the country’s biggest provider of funerals. But things are changing, with more choices on offer than ever before. These changes present new opportunities to meet needs and share the good news of hope in Jesus Christ at one of life’s most difficult moments. This section includes the latest research thinking, resources to help at every step, ways to share ideas and the latest news and updates from the funerals
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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.
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
Every week the Church of England is involved with around 3000 funerals, 2000 baptisms of children under 12 and 1000 weddings.
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.
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.
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'.
​​​​​​​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.
It's not often my 12 year old son and husband are united in their response “Who spends their weekend thinking about death?!â€
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!
As October draws to a close and November begins, the Church of England will see some of its largest congregations outside of Christmas.
