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unerals
Losing a loved one can be a very emotional and difficult time for families. Here at St. Margaret's we understand this and always act with sensitivity & compassion. When you lose someone this a very emotional and sad time; you will need to carefully choose a Funeral Director, who can then guide you through the funeral process. We can recommend some Funeral Directors if you are unsure where to start.
Once you have chosen your Funeral Director and visit them you will be offered various different options.
Our Rector at St. Margaret's, Canon Simon Stokes, is available for funeral services whether you wish to have a service at St. Margaret's Church followed by a cremation / burial, or you prefer to have the service just at the Crematorium or local Cemetery. We also offer memorial services at St. Margaret's Church as well. The lovely thing about choosing Canon Simon or another member of our St. Margaret's Ministry team to take the service (either in church, crematorium or cemetery) is that they can offer support to you and your family. They can also personalise the service, making it individual and a fitting tribute to your loved one.
Please just let your Funeral Director know that you would like either Canon Simon or our trusted member of our St. Margaret's Ministry team to lead your loved one's funeral service (either at the church, crematorium or local cemetry) and they'll get in touch with us here at St. Margaret's. Once a date has been agreed, we would then contact you to chat through how best to personalise the service to your individual requirements.
Each October / November a Memorial Service is also held at St. Margaret's Church with invitations sent to families who have been bereaved and had services officiated by our ministry team during the year. It's a quiet, reflective service and is a lovely opportunity to remember loved ones and light a candle in their memory.
Burials at St Margaret’s
Although St Margaret’s churchyard is closed for new burials, if a grave has been designated as a double grave then the surviving relative may still be buried with their loved one.
Burial of Ashes
Here at St Margaret’s, we can also inter cremated remains into the Churchyard. This can either be within an existing family plot in the churchyard or into our Memorial Garden. We have also recently introduced the additional service of memorial plaques, which are then carefully attached to the Memorial Garden wall. This is a lovely way to remember your loved one. For further details, please contact the Church Office and then we can put you in contact with our trusted Stone Mason partner who produces all our Memorial Garden wall plaques.