WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN FUNERAL?

Christians believe that death is not an end, but a new beginning to a life closer to God and separate from the sufferings and trials of this life on earth. Inevitably the death of a loved one is a shock and the cause of great grief. At St Annes we try as a family to support our members when they are bereaved and to comfort them in their grief. Through the Funeral Service we celebrate the life of our loved ones and release them to God's eternal care and protection.

St Annes Parish Church is available for funerals to anyone living within the parish or on the electoral role of the parish.

The Church of England provides a variety of styles and services for funerals.

These include:

• traditional language
• modern language
• funeral service including the Eucharist ("Requiem") 

When a funeral has already taken place, a Memorial Service can be arranged.

For more information about funerals in the Church of England, follow this link: http://www.cofe.anglican.org/lifeevents/funerals/

MAKING ARRANGEMENTS

Usually, arrangements will be made through your Funeral Director.

MEMORIAL SERVICES

We celebrate a monthly Requiem Eucharist on the first Saturday of the month at 9.30am.  At this Eucharist we remember by name all those whose names are mentioned in the Book of Remembrance for that month.

We have an annual Memorial Services in November for all the departed and on Mothering Sunday (at 6.30pm) especially for departed mothers.