"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
Here at St Philip & St James we offer a Christian funeral service to anyone who wants one.
If you are unable to attend a funeral which is still happening with others attending
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Download a simple service to say at home if you are unable to attend a funeral here.
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Why not take a few moments to think, write, or draw some of your memories of the person? Later you may be able to share that with others at a special memorial service.
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You can still pray at home –see here for some ideas.
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You could also read a poem or look at Psalm 23.
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You could write a card to others who are missing the person you are grieving.
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Remember that when this crisis is over [and it will pass] there will always be services for remembering organised by the church and anyone can go to these services.
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It may be possible to follow a copy of the order of service that the family have prepared or to watch the service via a livestream (many funeral venues are offering the latter).
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It may also be possible for the local church to help you organise a formal or informal service to remember afterwards.
If you were unable to say goodbye
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This is particularly hard, and the best thing to do is to talk to someone about your feelings.
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Many of the things above will also help, and there are prayers that might help here
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Again, lighting a candle online might help.
For more information please contact the Vicar Rev Robin Pye
01625 581477 revrobinpye@gmail.com 07794 122602
With thanks to Revd Bryony Taylor for the above wording and resources.