One of the worst experiences in life is when someone you love dies. It is here at the most painful moment we find that Jesus can offer the most comfort, hope and love. Death is a central feature of the Christian faith, because it is the finality of death which Jesus came to undo, to offer us new life, eternal life, with him once we have passed on.

When families come to us for the funeral service of their loved ones we seek to provide whatever support and comfort we can, and will help you through the service arrangements, ensuring the final moments with your loved one are precious and enable you to say goodbye and let them rest in peace.

At Pennington Church we are very experienced at walking with people through grief. Of course there are our clergy who will support you and conduct the funeral service, but beyond that we also have a team of bereavement visitors who will be happy to come and simply talk with you over a cup of tea to keep you company and provide a listening and friendly ear. Once a year we have a memorial service when we recall those who have died, recently or sometime in the more distant past.

Everyone is welcome but we try to plan this service to include reading out the names of those who have died. So please do contact us before hand if you intend to come and would like your loved one's names included. Finally we have a Book or Remembrance which is always displays the people who have died in a particular month. This book is kept in a display cabinet on the way out of church as a constant reminder of those we have known and loved over the years.