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Funerals
Funerals are a very important way of marking the close of a human life on earth. They are an opportunity for friends and family to express their grief, to gather up the threads of the life of the deceased, to give thanks for them and to commend them to God's keeping.
If you want a service in church, and belong to a particular church, then the first people to speak to are the clergy. If you do not belong to a particular church, after registering the death, the funeral director of your choice can tell you which parish you belong to and put you in touch with the vicar. If yours is the parish of All Saints Fulham then please contact the Parish Office to arrange a time to meet the clergy.
When someone close to you has just died, arranging a funeral may not feel the easiest thing to do. We are here to help. Whatever pattern of service you want, whether in church, crematorium or cemetery, we can help you put a service together. The words and actions all speak of a loving God and the preciousness to him of every human being. As Christians, we believe that death marks not the end of life, but a new beginning as we move from earthly life to a greater life with God. If you want the clergy to lead the service please do not book a date at the crematorium or cemetery until you have agreed a date and time with the clergy, otherwise they may not be available.
We are also happy to conduct memorial services for those who belong to the parish or have a pastoral or historic link with All Saints Fulham. Memorial services can normally be held on weekdays outside of normal service times. It is not possible to have a memorial service on a Sunday, and Saturdays are often booked with weddings. There is a separate scale of fees for memorial services and details can be obtained from the Parish Office.
In November, we will invite you to our All Souls Service where the names of those who have died will be read out. In the context of beautifully sung requiem mass, it is another chance for you to reflect on your loved ones.
Downloads
Guidelines on Arranging a Funeral Service
Sample Order of Service for a Funeral
Sample Order of Service for a Memorial Service
Further Information
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