Guide to Anglican Funeral Services
At Unity Funerals, we know losing someone is incredibly hard. Our caring team is here to help you create a personalised Anglican funeral service that honours and reflects your loved one’s life.
Understanding Anglican Funerals
Anglican funeral services are heartfelt ceremonies that allow us to bid a final farewell as our loved ones return to God. These services can be highly personalised to reflect the unique life of the departed, ensuring their memory is honoured in a manner true to their spirit. At Unity Funerals, we believe that every individual deserves a send-off that genuinely reflects their beliefs and personality, whether they were devoutly religious or simply cherished the traditions of the Anglican faith.
What to Expect at an Anglican Funeral
The funeral typically begins with an assembly of family and friends at a chosen venue—be it a local church, funeral home, or a place that held special significance to your loved one. The service is led by a local minister and usually includes:
- Opening prayers
- Hymns chosen by the family or significant to the deceased
- Readings from the Bible
- A reading from the Book of Common Prayer
- Personal eulogies by loved ones
- Closing prayers
Following the service, the casket may either be carried by pallbearers to a burial site for a graveside service or taken to a crematorium if cremation has been chosen. The day often concludes with a wake or reception at a location that holds personal meaning, offering a chance for guests to share memories and comfort one another.
Choosing the Right Venue
Unity Funerals helps families throughout Sydney find the most fitting venue for Anglican funerals, whether it’s in a serene church setting, a peaceful funeral home, or a location that was dear to the deceased like a favourite park or beach. We handle all logistics with sensitivity and professionalism, allowing you to focus on being with your family during this time of mourning.
Duration of Anglican Funerals
An Anglican funeral service typically lasts between 30 minutes to an hour, with the burial service taking around 15-20 minutes. Receptions or wakes usually extend for an hour or more, depending on the family’s wishes.
Tailored and Thoughtful Planning
At Unity Funerals, we have decades of experience in assisting families of all faiths to say farewell to their loved ones. We are skilled in arranging Anglican funeral services that incorporate personal touches making the ceremony even more meaningful. Working closely with you, your family, and local clergy, we ensure the service is a fitting tribute to your loved one.
Let Unity Funerals help you through this difficult time with compassion, dignity, and respect. Contact us today to discuss how we can assist you in honouring your loved one’s memory with a beautiful Anglican funeral service.
Testimonials
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Mark and Patrick were lovely to deal with. Sorted out our concerns quietly and efficiently. They managed every detail so we were free to take care of family.
Liz
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Patrick and Mark helped us navigate a very difficult time, they were accommodating with last minute changes, were efficient and so pleasant to deal with. Every aspect of the funeral was attended to with professionalism and care.
Jen
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…provided outstanding service throughout the entire process. We were very impressed and grateful for the genuine care and attention to detail, while meeting our needs and wishes perfectly.
Kate
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Every aspect of the funeral was attended to with professionalism and care.
Tony
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We're very grateful for the kindness and professionalism shown to us by Mark in organising our mother's funeral. It went without a hitch and we'd highly recommend Unity. Thank you so much.
Catherine
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I always will be grateful for organised my father funeral. It was most beautiful day thanks to Unity Funerals. Thanks to Funeral Director from all of my family, we appreciate the service from our hearts.
Grace
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Thank you for all that you have done in organising Xavier’s funeral. You were so caring and professional in this difficult time.
Jacinta, Gabriel & Leala
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I wanted to acknowledge and thank you for your compassion that you showed my family at the time of Uncle Harry's death, and for your care and attention to detail in all aspects of the planning and the conduct on the day of his funeral. We are all very grateful.
Peter Salisbury
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It is a day that I will remember for the rest of my life – with gratitude and contentment at a job well done.
Steph Monahan