After the passing of someone you know and loved, there are a few things that should be done first to prepare for the funeral.
It’s important to check if your loved one has left directions for their funeral in their will, which may outline where they would like the funeral to take place, the nature of the service and whether they would prefer to be buried or cremated.
It is often best to contact the priest first, before making contact with the funeral director. People can also contact the priest when the person is dying as the minister can assist with accompanying the person and their loved ones in preparing for death.
You can use our Find a Church tool to find the nearest or most convenient Anglican church for your needs. Contact the church and the minister will arrange to visit you and listen to the story of the person you knew, and will go through all the details of the funeral service itself.