funerals

St Chad's we know that funerals are a very important time in people's lives. Making sure they are right is as important for us as it is for you. At St Chad's, we will do our utmost to support you in what can be a difficult period, especially in being a guiding hand to help you to make the best decisions for the service. We are flexible and generous in what you want for the funeral, and our services are always marked with the 'personal touch'. It is important for us that your loved ones funeral reflects who your loved one was. Our aim is to be sensitive, professional, and pastoral. You don't have to have been a church-goer to have a church funeral service with the Church of England: all are welcome.

We have excellent relationships with the local undertakers and crematoriums in and around Lichfield. 

If you would like to contact us about booking a funeral, or would like to discuss with someone regarding funeral options, feel free to phone the Rector at 01543 262254. Otherwise, feel free to email us at the link below: 

Organising a funeral

Funerals can be very difficult and stressful to organise, and sometimes it can feel like an overwhelming task. Other times, you may not know what you would like for your own or a loved one's funeral. If you are having any trouble like that, or would like some helpful tips, click on the link below, which can guide you step by step for organising a funeral:

churchyard burials

Unfortunately, St Chad's had a closed churchyard. This means that we are sadly legally unable to open any new graves. However, if you have a relative who is already buried in St Chad's churchyard, depending on the circumstances we may be able to inter the remains of your loved one (or yourself, if you are planning ahead) within that plot. If you are unsure whether this would be possible for you, or would like some more clarity, please contact us using the details above.

after the funeral

The period after the funeral can be very difficult. We are often not used to speaking about grief in our society, which means we may wonder what is happening to us. If you would like to speak to a minister or a member of our pastoral team, please feel free to contact us, and we can get someone to meet with you.

Alternatively, a Cruse Bereavement Care offers a helpline if you prefer, which can be found by calling 0808 808 1677. The helpline is open Monday-Friday 9.30-5pm (excluding bank holidays), with extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, when they're open until 8pm. 

Cruse has also put together a very helpful booklet, with other resources which can be found on their website:

commemorating your loved one

Situated in the rear of the Church beside the entrance to the  Clergy Vestry, we have a memorial book standing in a wooden display box.  This  is a special and unique way of recording within St Chad's Church the memory of a  loved one who has died. It is a welcome option for those who are not represented  in other ways (for example, a gravestone).  For a small donation the name and date  of birth will be entered in calligraphy on the page dated with the date of  death. The pages of the book are turned daily. If you would like to have your loved one's name written in our book, please contact the office. 

For other forms of commemoration (such as benches), contact our office for further information.

GDPR

As of May 2018 new Data Privacy Laws (GDPR) came in operation which affects how we can handle private data. All data within our Church is handled and stored in accordance with GDPR. With Church bookings including funerals it is necessary we hold some information of yourselves to fulfil such duties. We have a Privacy notice which details how we handle such data on our website found at the link below.