Choosing the Right Reading
Picking readings for a funeral can sometimes be a little tricky. A lot will depend on the loved one’s faith journey, and life story. If they had an active Christian faith, then the readings would…
Help, I’ve Been Asked to Give a Eulogy!
Congratulations, you’ve been asked to play a part in a service marking the passing of someone, probably a family member, a friend, or a colleague. You might feel honoured, nervous, daunted or even intimidated by…
Hope in the History of the Hymn
Today I sang one of the hymns that is often a favourite at funeral services “O Lord My God (How Great Thou Art)”, and was struck again by the range of emotions it evokes. That…
Pancakes, Ash, and Chocolates
Sometimes the traditions and customs of the Christian Church can seem strange and hard to understand. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the current season, and how it especially speaks to those…
