The Parish of South Gillingham, Kent
An order of Service for the Burial of a Child

Rochester Diocese


We stay seated throughout the service

As the family come in we listen to a favourite piece of music

Introduction and opening prayer

Song:   All things bright and beautiful

Short Bible Reading:   I Corinthians 13 - Jesus and the children?

Talk

More Music

From the family – readings, stories or memories

More Music

Prayers including the Lord’s prayer

Goodbye prayer

The Grace

Music as we leave

Mourners wait while the immediate family leave the church

The funeral directors will guide you to the graveside when you are ready

At the grave:

Prayer of committal

Reading