While many dioceses across the UK have seen a decline in funeral ministry, the Diocese of Gloucester is seeing a rise. Not only is it resisting the trend, but it’sContinue reading
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Networking Evening – Diocese of Gloucester Funerals
We would like to invite you to our next Networking Evening for funeral directors, funeral ministers and people linked to the funeral industry. We look forward to this opportunityContinue reading
Children and Bereavement Training Course
Wednesday 16 July 2025 @ 5.00pm – 8.00pm Committee Room. College Green. Gloucester. GL1 2LY This free course is suitable for lay church members, Readers and Ordained Ministers wishing to gainContinue reading
Bereavement Visitor Training Course
Saturday 12 July and Wednesday 16 July 2025 (Wednesday 5.00pm – 8.00pm) @ 9.00am – 4.30pm in Committee Room. College Green. Gloucester. GL1 2LY This free course is for layContinue reading
Funeral Ministry and Bereavement Training Course
Saturday 17 May, Saturday 14 June, Saturday 12 July and Wednesday 16 July 2025 @ 9.00am – 4.30pm in Committee Room. College Green. Gloucester. GL1 2LY This free course isContinue reading
“Leading a funeral service is a privilege.” Funeral Director and Funeral Minster, Jeremy Clutterbuck
In February, six people were licenced as Funeral Ministers as part of a new initiative at the Diocese of Gloucester. Jeremy Clutterbuck, a Funeral Director from Cam, shares why heContinue reading
Diocese of Gloucester celebrates first licensed funeral ministers
On 9 February, Bishop Robert licensed six new Funeral Ministers, marking an exciting step for the Church of England and the Diocese. Diocese of Gloucester Funerals is a new serviceContinue reading
Bereavement Visitor Training
Parish Bereavement Visitors offer pastoral and listening support to church members and the wider community at a time when it is most needed. They also play a vital missional roleContinue reading
Death café celebrates five years of meetings
Death and dying is a topic that people often avoid, despite the fact that its an inevitable part of life. But people in Nailsworth were determined to break theContinue reading
