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Funerals

We’re sorry to hear that you have lost a loved one. We are ready here to help with leading funeral services. If you would like to have a church service before or after a burial or cremation, or you would like one of our staff to take a service at the Crematorium, then please let your funeral director know and they will make the necessary arrangements. The member of staff who is taking the service will then get in contact with you and discuss the plans for the service.

You may also find it helpful to read general information about arranging a funeral with the Church of England.

Funeral Fees

Fees can be complicated and confusing when you are already under great stress. Please tell the funeral director what arrangement you would like and they will let you know how much it will cost depending on the option you choose. We do not have a churchyard at Christ Church, so here are the fees that apply:

Set Fees for 2025

  • Funeral service in church, before or after burial/cremation: £234
  • Funeral service at crematorium/cemetery: £234
  • Burial in cemetery or cremation before or after church service: £35
  • Travel allowance for minister: £20

 
Optional Fees
If the service is held at Christ Church, then additional optional fees apply:

  • Verger*: £60
  • Organist (if available): £60
  • Music band member: £20 each
  • Sound desk**: £25
  • Computer operator/livestream**: £25
  • Heating: £100
  • Printing of Service Booklets: from £40

 
*The Verger sets up and cleans the building so it’s well prepared for the service, helps welcome people and deals with any behind-the-scenes practical issues, and then following the service resets the building.  We strongly recommend paying for a Verger to take the pressure off the family and to ensure a smooth running service.

**The sound desk & computer operators will provide amplification for speakers, recording of the service, and project/play any CDs/DVDs/pictures you would like before, during or after the service.

Fees can only be waived in cases of tragedy (infant cot death, suicide etc.), or real financial hardship. Discretion rests with the vicar.

Reception
If you would like to hire our halls for a reception afterwards, then you may do so providing there are no other planned events that day.  See here. Caterers can be recommended.

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