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What is it?
Before a funeral, the person leading the service will often visit the family or bereaved to get to know the person who has died through the eyes of those who cared for them and to discuss details such as hymns, songs, reading and other requests. This is also often the moment when all the details of the eulogy can be gained if the minister is being asked to deliver this. This can be a very difficult time but can also be a very important moment for them to share about the person they have lost.
This session will be led by Anne Richards and Jo King. Anne and Jo both have a lot of experience of both visiting and leading funerals. They will be sharing experiences and ideas about how to be sensitive and lead these visits well and what you personally might bring to those visits. There will also be space to discuss some key things that might arise, such as when the death has been complex or when the relationships were not easy.
Who is it for?
This session is aimed about people who are exploring a ministry in bereavement and those who are already engaged in this ministry to reflect on and refresh your ministry.
This is a core training session for those on the Bereavement ministry Pathway. For more details click here.
Please note that we would not advise people attending this session if they are recently bereaved or in a process of grieving as the content can make it very difficult.
Event information
Date: Wednesday 21st April 2027
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: TBC
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact pathways@coventry.anglican.org
