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 recently read a report which explored the psychology of memory and decision making:Â it seems we make future decisions based on past experiences. It is really important that we have a bank of positive memories to draw on when we are faced with the next opportunity to choose again.Â
It's great to see former Funeral Celebrant of the Year winner the Revd Juliet Stevenson interviewed in the 2017 Christmas edition of Funeral Directors' Monthly magazine.
This interesting article on the BBC News website shows how the conversation around death and dying continues to grow, globally as well as nationally
A quick look through my inbox reveals all the organisations that keep in touch with me – and some send me things in the post as well. National Trust, Tate Britain, Gloucester Cathedral, Trailfinders, plus all the useful things like insurance and utilities.
​​​​​​​In 2013 the Church of England brought in new legislation regarding parochial fees, and it's probably fair to say that many of us are just catching up with the change!
The Life Events team commends this feature in the Church Times as worth a read. It offers in-depth reflections on the importance of bereavement ministry as society's attitudes towards death begin to shift
During the busy time over the Christmas season, Life Events continue. We offer this prayer, signed by Penelope Beschizza, for all those involved in life event services this advent and Christmas.
The Church of England national funeral conference, Circles of Impact: funerals, bereavement and communities, and the National Funeral Exhibition are happening at the same time and in the same place in  2019.
I feel as if I am late to the party with the word ‘relatable'. I've only just discovered how widely it's being used in popular culture, not just as a description of cute and comforting memes, proverbs and words, but also about celebrities, events, and yes, even Jesus.
​​​​​​​The Life Events Diary (LED) is custom-built online software with the potential to radically streamline administration for baptisms, weddings, banns and funerals, and helps churches build lasting relationships with new contacts through life events, boosting mission.
