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The Church of the Holy Innocents

at Highnam

Funeral Services

We are sorry if the loss of your loved one has led you to this page today. We hope to be able to support you though this difficult time and help you take this significant step in saying goodbye.

Arranging a Funeral

To arrange a funeral speak to your funeral director who will liaise with us on your behalf to arrange a date and time. A member of the clergy will be in touch to arrange to visit you to discuss the details of the service. Our aim is always to make a funeral service personal and appropriate for you and your family.

Funeral Services in Church

You are welcome to request a funeral in church – there are no restrictions on who is eligible. This service may be followed by burial in the churchyard (subject to eligibility) or, alternatively, the service maybe followed by cremation at a local crematorium.

Funeral Services at the Crematorium

The parish priest is able to conduct the service for you at a Crematorium chapel of your choosing.

Burial in the Churchyard

Eligibility for this is restricted to those who live in the parish at the time of death ,or until very recently if they have been in hospital or residential care, or for those who have been regular members of the church and on the church Electoral Roll).

Churchyard Regulations

More information can be found by clicking below:

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Internment of Ashes

The eligibility for this is the same as for burial (see above) though consideration will be given to those who have a long standing close link with the church and parish.

How much does it cost?

There is a statutory fee for a funeral service, services at the crematorium and for burials and burials of ashes. Your funeral director will organise this payment for you.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss anything or have any queries, email: inbox@highnamchurch.org