Our funeral team was established in August 2010 and offers friendship and support to the bereaved family and friends. The team members welcome members of the bereaved to the church. They ensure that they are comfortable, relaxed and assist them at both the removal and during the Requiem Mass. The priests in our parish have encouraged us to contact and meet the family members of the bereaved in either the family home, funeral parlour or in the parochial house to assist them, their relations and friends to fully participate in the funeral. We have a funeral booklet and we help family members choose readings, select symbols which would help them celebrate the deceased person’s life. We have obviously witnessed some sad occasions over the years but we have also experienced positive reaction from many members of the bereaved families who have conveyed their thanks and appreciation to us for our input.