Arranging A Funeral

An important part of the pastoral ministry for many clergy is conducting funerals for families who have had little or no contact with the church. This book aims to draw the bereaved family as far as possible into the preparation of the funeral. It contains services for various occasions combined with resource material of readings and prayers.

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An important part of the pastoral ministry for many clergy is conducting funerals for families who have had little or no contact with the church, sometimes in circumstances involving suicide, death of a baby or child, or even murder. This book has been written with the aim of drawing the bereaved family as far as possible into the preparation of the funeral, and contains services for various occasions combined with resource material of readings, prayers and suggestions of appropriate music.