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Funerals

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​Preparing for death

If you or someone close to you is terminally ill or dying you can feel very alone. It is a time when you might like someone to share with you your grief, your fears and your concerns.

If you live in the area, you can call us for spiritual support for yourself and for your loved one, whether or not you are a member of this church.

We can come and visit you, pray with you and, if you wish, celebrate the Lord’s Supper with you and the dying person at home.

A simple service of anointing with oil can help you on this last journey to let go and to let God be with you in these last steps of the journey of life.

If you or the one you care for wishes this to happen, please contact us and we will arrange for a visit to your home.

When death is there

Be calm.  There is no reason to rush.

Don’t be afraid to touch the dead body, to sit with him or her in silence or with quiet music. You might like to light a candle, or say a prayer – maybe The Lord’s Prayer.

Soon you will feel ready to call the doctor who will certify the death; to call the undertaker, who will take care of a lot of things that now need to be done; to call your minister.

If you like, a little service of Thanksgiving and Farewell can be held in your house before the body is taken away.

Funeral & Memorial Services

If you call the minister, she will visit you and talk with you about the funeral or memorial service, and find out what kind of service you would like in order to make this last farewell as dignified and personal as you wish.

You may like to choose hymns or other music, a passage from scripture or a special poem.

​Any personal issues that might surface in this conversation will be dealt with in absolute confidence.

Contact Us
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We would love to have you join us on our journey of faith...

For general enquiries, please contact us on forestgroupchurches@gmail.com.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About The Forest Group
    • Our Ministers
    • Church Membership
    • About The URC
    • Safeguarding
    • Useful Links
  • Our Churches
    • Chingford URC >
      • Chingford URC Key Info
      • Chingford URC Events and Activities
      • Chingford URC Halls For Hire
      • Chingford URC Elders
      • Chingford URC History
    • St James' URC >
      • St James' URC Key Info
      • St James' URC Events and Activities
      • St James' URC Halls For Hire
      • St James' URC Team
      • St James' URC History
    • Woodford Green URC >
      • Woodford Green URC Key Info
      • Woodford Green URC Events and Activities
      • Woodford Green URC Elders
      • Woodford Green URC History
      • Woodford Green URC - Planning Application
  • Our Services
    • Sunday Worship
    • Baptisms
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
  • Our Groups
  • Our News
  • Contact