Can anyone have a funeral conducted by a minister from The Team?

We are pleased to conduct funerals at the church or a crematorium for any resident of the parish, regular worshippers and those registered on our electoral roll. Sometimes we minister at funerals for those who live beyond the parish boundaries if the deceased or their family has a strong connection with the church. For example, a long-standing parishioner who moved away but whose family still worship at the church. We would conduct a funeral for someone from outside the parish whose body will be interred in an existing grave or ashes plot which was originally dug for two.

Can I be buried at any of the churches?

Yes, at St. Katharine’s, or St. Andrew’s we can conduct a burial or an interment of ashes if you are a resident of the parish or are a member of this congregation and on the electoral roll. Because space is limited, we can no longer do burials in the church grounds for those that live outside the parish boundaries unless a space has been reserved in the existing grave of a loved one, normally a spouse.

However, at All Saints there is a small area designated for the Burial of ashes, and interments can take place.

Can I reserve a burial space at St. Katharine’s or St. Andrew’s?

We are sorry that it this is no longer possible to reserve a specific burial plot. The obvious exception is where there is an existing grave and it has been planned that you are laid to rest with a loved one.

Is it possible for cremated remains to be scattered in the churchyard?

The term scattering is misleading, for it is not like scattering seeds! We offer “scattering” or interment of ashes into the ground. We have designated areas for this. The Ashes can be loosely turned in and then the whole is filled with earth and a stone may be placed in top. Alternatively, the ashes are placed in a small box and the whole box will be placed in the ground. The undertakers can advise on the types of boxes and a suitable memorial plaque.

How do I arrange a funeral?

If you have just recently been bereaved, first get in touch with your local funeral director and they will give you all the guidance you need on the practicalities of arranging a funeral. You can contact the Rector directly or through your undertaker. A pastoral visit can then be arranged at a mutually appropriate time.