Did you know that you don’t have to come to church services to have a church funeral? It’s true, all are welcome and St John’s provides a good size place to say farewell to a loved one here in Carterton. The clergy are around to support you through this challenging time. It is a privilege to be alongside people as they face death and bereavement. A funeral is used to mark the end of a person’s life here on earth. Family and friends come together to express grief, give thanks for the life lived and commend the person into God’s keeping. This can be a small, quiet ceremony or a large occasion in a packed church.
Please take a moment to read the guide below (note that it can be printed by clicking on the icon).
Remembering…
Each November on the first Sunday afternoon we offer a special service at which bereaved people can reflect quietly and remember the one they miss. There is the opportunity for silence, prayer, listening to the Bible and some poetry. You are encouraged to light a candle in memory. Tea and cakes follow.