Information about Funerals

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Funerals

Why a Christian Funeral Service

St. Paul describes death as 'the last enemy': it is something we all have to face. As Christians, we believe death is already defeated because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. So in a Christian funeral, our sorrow at our loss is tempered by the sense that death is not the end - even though it may feel like it. There is a new beginning both for the one who has died, and new life for us too as we continue our earthly journey without them.

As Christians, we believe that all life is a gift from God. When someone dies, we are releasing the gift back to the Giver with our tears, our love our thanksgiving and our prayers. An important part of the funeral service is the 'Commendation', when we entrust the soul of our loved one to God's mercy for eternity.

Can the funeral be in church?

Our clergy are always willing to take a funeral service at either the crematorium or cemetery.  However, there are advantages to a church funeral. For one thing, there is the atmosphere of prayer within which we can say our farewells, and entrust our loved one to God. For another, there is not the same time constraint as at the crematorium or cemetery. This allows us to create a service which is truly suited to the circumstances of the deceased person and their family and friends. We are always glad to tailor a service to make it truly personal.

How do I make arrangements?

Simply ask you funeral director to contact ( 9.30 am to 11.30 am) our Team office (Tel: 0151 724 6391 or email ) and we will take it from there. We have several ordained and lay people who are able to officiate at funerals in the location of your choice. Normally, the minister will visit you in your home to discuss the service or (if you live further afield) you can either visit him/her or have a telephone conversation.

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