Funeral visits

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 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 22nd January 2025

Time: 7pm – 9pm

Venue: St Barnabas Church, Albion Street, Kenilworth, CV8 2FY

Car sharing

We really encourage car sharing both for the environment and because we are aware not everyone has easy access to a car or public transport. There are a couple of questions in the booking form for those that would like to offer and/or receive lifts so we can connect people who are close to one another. Please note it asks for the first 3 or 4 letters of your postcode (e.g. CV6, CV12) so we can put you in touch with relevant people.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact catherine.stephenson@coventry.anglican.org