There is further information on the Church of England website.HymnsThese suggested readings and hymns will hopefully be of help as you think about the content of the funeral. (YouTube is very good for actually hearing these hymns sung or played). The antique bier is available for use at funeral services.•Praise to the Lord the Almighty•The Lords my shepherd•The King of love my shepherd is•Eternal Father Strong to save•The Day thou gavest Lord is ended•Come down O love divine•Abide with me fast falls the eventide•On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross•Be still for the presence of the Lord•Guide me, O thou great Redeemer•I cannot tell how he whom angels worship•Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy.•Love divine all loves excellingBible Readings:•John 14: 1-6•Psalm 23•John 6: 35-40•Revelation 21: 1-7•2 Timothy 4: 6-8•Psalm 42: 6-11•Ecclesiates 3: 1-18•1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18•Psalm 121•1 Corinthians 13: 1-13•Psalm 139Church ServiceA draft outline for a church funeral at St Mary's or St Augustine's is available on request, to help you as you prepare for the service. It does not have to follow exactly this order or contain all these items but hopefully this is helpful as you start to think about the service. As your Vicar, I am here to help you put together the best possible service to treasure the memory of a loved one and so normally I would visit and personally go through the service with you.
There is further information on the Church of England website.HymnsThese suggested readings and hymns will hopefully be of help as you think about the content of the funeral. (YouTube is very good for actually hearing these hymns sung or played). The antique bier is available for use at funeral services. Do phone thechurchofficeon01580 200316 if you would like to chat through your ideas.•Praise to the Lord the Almighty•The Lords my shepherd•The King of love my shepherd is•Eternal Father Strong to save•The Day thou gavest Lord is ended•Come down O love divine•Abide with me fast falls the eventide•On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross•Be still for the presence of the Lord•Guide me, O thou great Redeemer•I cannot tell how he whom angels worship•Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy.•Love divine all loves excellingBible Readings:•John 14: 1-6•Psalm 23•John 6: 35-40•Revelation 21: 1-7•2 Timothy 4: 6-8•Psalm 42: 6-11•Ecclesiates 3: 1-18•1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18•Psalm 121•1 Corinthians 13: 1-13•Psalm 139Church ServiceThis draft outline for a church funeral at St Mary's or St Augustine's is here to help you as you prepare for the service. It does not have to follow exactly this order or contain all these items but hopefully this is helpful as you start to think about the service. Do phone the church office on 01580 200316 to discuss your requirements. Draft outline of service