Funerals and Memorials
Funerals and memorial Services Booking for a funeral service is usually made via one of the local Funeral Directors. The minister conducting the service will meet with the family to discuss the arrangements and help shape the service in response to the family’s wishes. All of our churchyards are open for burials of those who have at one time lived within the parish or have regulalry worshipped in the parish church. Memorial Services are held sometime after the funeral and often on a particular anniversary. Memorials are sometimes held when signifcant members of the family were unable to be in attendance at the funeral. This has happened quite often during the pandemic and we are here to assist you in any way we can. For an initial enquiry you may like to contact the relevant church warden The following link to the Church of England website is a good source of information. Arranging a funeral
Ongoing Support As a church family in Beckington Benefice we seek to be here for you way beyond the funeral. We are developing a small team to help provide a listening ear as you navigate this tough journey of grief. You may also find the following links useful. CRUSE helping people through bereavement. A helpline is available.0808 8081677 Care for the Family supporting families through bereavement Child Bereavement Helping children and young people rebuild thier lives when a child dies or when a child grieves. A helpine is available 0800 0288840 SANDS A charity supporting those bereaved following a stillbirth or neonatal death. Helpline. 0808 164332 |