If someone you know and love has died then may we offer our deepest sympathy at this very sad time.
Our beautiful church is open as per our opening hours for you to come and visit and if you wish, light an electric candle, sit in contemplation, have some quiet time to your self especially at this very difficult time.
Please contact a funeral service director who will in turn liase with our minister.
or if you would like to contact Reverend Catherine Hale-Heighway direct please ring 01200 458019
For more information about a church funeral please take a look at the Church of Englands website.
Would you like to light a virtual candle to remember someone? (can be shared on social media)
If you would you like to have a lasting legacy for your loved one then please consider a donation to our church?
Your funeral wishes planner remember, your funeral wishes are needed before your will is read, so please don’t keep them with your will. Instead we suggest keeping them somewhere safe and letting your close family and friends know where to find them.
| Fees for a Funeral as at | 01/01/2026 |
|---|---|
| Description | Cost |
| Service (in Church, cemetery or crematorium) | £244 |
| Burial in churchyard following on from service in church | £390 |
| Sub total Service and Burial | £634 |
| or Burial in churchyard (on a seperate occation or without a service) | £425 |
| Verger | + £60 |
| Heating Contribution (if heating used) | + £50 |
| Optional Extras | |
| Burial Certificate (if required) | + £20 |
| Organist | + £100 |
| Technical Assistance (Audio / Visual) if required. | + £50 |
| Travel expenses if required. | + £10 |
| Fee for Cremation only | £244 |
| Internment of cremated remains :- | |
| a.) In Cemetary | £206 |
| b.) In Churchyard (Committal only). | £ 90 |
| Digging in Churchyard for ashes | £65 |
| MONUMENTS IN CHURCHYARDS | |
| Permitted in accordance with rules, regulations or directions made by the Chancellor of the diocese, including those relating to a particular churchyard or part of a churchyard (but excluding a monument authorized by a particular faculty, the fee for which is set by the Chancellor). | |
| Small cross of wood | £60 |
| Small vase not exceeding 305mm x 203mm x 203mm (12” x 8” x 8”) or tablet, plaque or other marker commemorating a person whose remains have been cremated | £96 |
| Any other monument (the above fees include the approval of the original inscription by the incumbent) | £179 |
| Additional inscription on existing monument | £39 |
| The above fees are set by the Church of England and the PCC. Funeral Directors set their fees independently. |