Funerals

Funerals at St. Mark’s

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life, we have an abiding and holy hope capable of sustaining us through the changes and chances of life. If someone you love has died, and you are in need of planning a funeral, please call the parish office at 203.966.4515 for assistance and to let the clergy know of your loss. When the office is closed, you will also have an opportunity to reach a member of the clergy on-call. 

According to the tradition of the Episcopal Church, baptized Christians are properly buried from the church, in the context of the Christian community. A funeral may be held with the body present in a coffin or with the ashes present; or a memorial service may be held after the remains, whether in a coffin, or ashes, have been committed to a final resting place. The clergy will discuss these decisions with you, often in conversation with your funeral director, and fees will be determined by services rendered. Neither you nor the deceased have to be a member of St. Mark’s in order for a funeral service to be held here.

The clergy are also available to all parishioners to discuss funeral arrangements in advance, and are happy to make preliminary plans for a service in accordance with your wishes at a time when you are healthy and able to make choices about the service. 

May God bless you in your time of mourning, lighten the burden of your grief, and through the gift of grace bring you in due course to wholeness and peace.