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by Marianne Rozario, Theos: In light of her recent report, Ashes to Ashes, Marianne Rozario looks at the changing ways we mark death in society. 20/04/2023 How we mark death is changing. That’s one of the headlines from our recent Theos...
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from Religion Media Centre: Religion is less central to funerals in Britain as people create their own ceremonies based around the life of the person, with their own choice of songs, readings and tributes. The changes were outlined in a...
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by Charlie Jones, BBC News: Direct cremations, when the body is cremated without a service and the ashes are returned to the family, have risen in popularity in the last few years, partly because they are the cheapest option. Janet Jones,...
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by Ruth Peacock, Religion Media Centre: The funeral takes place in Rome today (5 Jan 2023) of Pope Benedict XVI, who served from 2005 to 2013, when he unexpectedly resigned to live the rest of his life in retirement. It is expected to be...
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by Harriet Sherwood, Guardian: John Sentamu says ‘hearts and people’s cockles will be warmed’ by Westminster Abbey service rooted in 1662 Book of Common Prayer. The Queen’s plea to avoid a “long, boring” funeral service will be answered...
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by Rev Martin Down in Church of England Newspaper October 15 No, I am not referring to those restrictions on funerals that we have endured during the pandemic. I am referring to the content of the funeral services themselves. A funeral...
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