When somebody dies, there are not only feelings of loss or grief to be dealt with, there are also very often many practical matters to be sorted out, including arranging a funeral. Most people are happy to put this aspect in the hands of funeral directors (undertakers); and we are fortunate in Enfield that we have a number of reputable and professional firms to whom this can be entrusted.

If a Church of England funeral is stipulated, the funeral directors will typically arrange for the service to take place at a local cemetery or crematorium, and will ask the vicar or other minister of the parish in which the deceased person lived to conduct it (unless another priest – someone who is a relative or friend of the family, for instance – is invited to do so).

For more information please email: vicar@stmarksandststephens.org.uk