Church in Wales Funerals
A Church in Wales funeral will centre around God's love and the hope that those that have died will go to heaven, free from pain and suffering.
A Church in Wales funeral service will centre around the message of God's love and that the person that has died is now free from suffering and pain.
Church in Wales funerals can generally take place in any location; church, crematorium, other suitable venue, graveside or a woodland burial site. You do not usually need to be a church member to have a Church in Wales funeral.
The family or next of kin of the person that has died would usually meet with the reverend or vicar to discuss the Order of Service. This can include hymns, readings, modern songs and poems.
A Church in Wales funeral will generally take 30 minutes at church followed by a short committal or interment however it can be longer if needed.
There isn't much in the way of strict etiquette for a Church in Wales funeral service.
Dress code isn't specified, with mourners being able to wear anything from darker smart clothing to brighter clothes if they choose.
The Church encourages the lighting of candles in remembrance and locally, the Church in Wales hold memorial services regularly.
Organ donation is permitted by the Church in Wales.
