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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The following article was available as part of the materials at the Circles of Impact conference in 2019.Â
While on a recent holiday to the Isle of Wight, our family visited the most delightful tearoom one could imagine. It's thatched roof and pink exterior simply oozed chocolate-box country charm, and lured us in with minds set on a full-works English cream tea. Since it was a very hot day, we were
At the beginning of June, over 120 clergy and lay leaders were joined by people working to support the bereaved at 'Circles of Impact: funerals, bereavement and the community'. The Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Revd Christopher Foster, opened the conference in prayer for God?s blessing on us
Films books, television, magazines, YouTube; suddenly the media is alert to the fact that death changes the living. When someone we care about dies, then our lives change - and the impact of bereavement is like ripples in a pond. Tragic or untimely death will often make obvious and huge ripples,
Officers in the Diocese of Oxford have developed resources for churches to support them in encouraging conversations about living in the face of mortality. Although it is developed in the diocese, much of the information and resources will be of interest to any church wanting join in the emerging co
Dying Matters Awareness Week, which takes place in May, raises an opportunity to help parishes and congregations feel more confident about talking about death and dying. Programmes supported by the Diocese of Lichfield range from deanery 'funeral champions' to producing videos and promoting
Co-op Funeralcare has released some interesting research into attitudes towards talking about death among those who have faith and those who have none.
A wide-ranging conference highlighting rapidly changing attitudes to death, bodies and ashes was held last month at the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire. It was attended by 130 delegates, including clergy, celebrants and other funeral professionals.
Changes in printing technology means that producing a very special service sheet is now an integral part of the funeral planning process for many, if not most, families. It will probably include at least one photograph and may be full colour throughout. The words of hymns and poems will be
What happens to ashes after cremation? How can the church help with the disposal of loved ones' remains? June this year, over 150 clergy descended on the National Funerals Exhibition at Stoneleigh Park, as part of the 'Taking Funerals Seriously' conference organised by the Archbishops'
