St Nicholas Catholic Church, Boldmere
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      • Financial support of the parish >
        • Parish Finance Committee
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      • Service to the Liturgy
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      • Colour and Light Group
      • 50/50 Club
      • Parish Book Club
      • Society of St Vincent de Paul >
        • St Vincent De Paul
      • Scripture Group
      • Sunday Friends Group
      • World Development Group
      • Open Parish Meetings
      • Boldmere Winter Night Shelter
    • Copies of Sacramental Certificates
    • Local Catholic Schools >
      • School Parking
      • Governors
    • Links
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    • Regular times of Mass and other times of prayer
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      • Worship of the Eucharist outside of Mass
      • Mass Intentions
      • Singing the Mass
      • Unable to attend Mass
    • The Scriptures >
      • Lectio divina
    • Morning Prayer
    • Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
    • Service to the Liturgy >
      • Training for ministers
    • Private Prayer >
      • Christian Prayer
    • Liturgy preparation sheets
    • Saints of the Diocesan Calendar
  • Join us
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      • Liturgy of the Word with Children
      • 2025-6
      • 2024-5: Communion and Confirmation >
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        • Confirmation
        • Holy Communion >
          • Pilgrimage to Lichfield Cathedral
          • Pilgrimage to St Chad's
    • Baptism of Infants >
      • Godparents and Sponsors
  • Pastoral
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      • Fratelli Tutti
      • Deepening love and holiness
      • Family >
        • Children at Mass
      • What are we here for?
      • Owning our Faith and Calling
    • Funerals
    • Social Support
    • Pastoral visits >
      • Pastoral visits at home
      • Pastoral visits at hospital
    • Sacrament of Matrimony (Marriage) >
      • Wanting to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony?
      • Finding Marriage challenging?
    • Praying for the Sick
    • Service to the local community
    • Pilgrimage >
      • Ephesus, Miletus and Izmir
      • Assisi
      • Rome
      • Saint Chad's and Lichfield Cathedrals
  • Newman Centre
    • Mini Munchkins
    • Inclusive Dance and Drama
    • Kombatkids
    • Plukerz
    • Rhythm Time
    • Sweaty Mama
    • Women's Institute
  • Synod
  • Diocese
    • Unfolding God's Plan
    • UGP Parish response

ST NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Boldmere

 Funeral arrangements during the present health crisis


These are difficult times in many ways.

They are especially difficult for those whose loved ones become sick and die of the Covid-19 virus. It may well be that you have not been able to spend time with your loved ones in their final hours and days, because of quarantine regulations. Even when our head understands and approves of the regulation, our hearts can break for love’s sake.

There are also restrictions on the way that funerals are conducted during the present crisis.

The principal restrictions are
  • the number attending a service in church for a funeral is limited to 30 people;
  • the coffin of the deceased may not be received into church the night before;
  • conngregational singing is not permitted.
  • those attending are required to provide their details for Track and Trace, and are to wear a face covering while in church. 
  • In addition, all those attending must be without Covid-symptoms, and not be required to self-isolate/quarantine.

In addition, please note
  • The local authority has established rules regarding the conduct of funeral services in its graveyards and crematoria chapels. These must be followed.
  • Social-distancing rules may mean it is not possible for Fr Allen to meet with the next of kin to prepare the funeral service. However in all circumstances it will be possible to speak by phone to make the necessary arrangements. Please do not hesitate to make contact, by phone or email at any time.
  • Helpful information for planning the funeral services can be found here.
  • Households might like to spend some time in prayer before the formal funeral service at the cemetery or crematorium - especially when members are prevented from attending the funeral itself . A leaflet has been produced to assist with this.

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Address: 243 Jockey Rd, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5US         Telephone: 0121 354 1763  
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Parish Priest: Fr Allen Morris 
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