Essential Information For Funerals
Without exception, the first point of contact when looking to arrange a funeral is via a Funeral Director, who will contact one of our minister on your behalf and agree the date and time for the service with us. From then on, the minister will liaise with you directly, and will work with you to develop a service that is personal and meaningful. This can include music and literature which was important to the deceased, as well as a tribute given by a family member. If you would like the service to be led by a minister who you know, it is important that you alert the Funeral Director to this as soon as possible.
​Funeral services may be carried out at a local church, followed by a committal held at a burial ground or a crematorium. Alternatively, shorter services can be held at a crematorium alone. Christian services are distinct because of our conviction that death is not the end. This said, our ministers are always sensitive and skilled in leading services where people have not had the opportunity to think about faith or attend church for some time.
For more information on the Methodist Church's outlook on funerals, please click here.