{"id":165,"date":"2026-07-17T10:43:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/st-mark-on-the-park.local\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2026-07-25T11:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T10:57:12","slug":"funerals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/?page_id=165","title":{"rendered":"Funerals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:60px\">Funerals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:47% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eli-solitas-q6e4zwgtUcM-unsplash-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-376 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eli-solitas-q6e4zwgtUcM-unsplash-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eli-solitas-q6e4zwgtUcM-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eli-solitas-q6e4zwgtUcM-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eli-solitas-q6e4zwgtUcM-unsplash-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eli-solitas-q6e4zwgtUcM-unsplash-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eli-solitas-q6e4zwgtUcM-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comfort, Hope and Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we face. At St Mark&#8217;s, we are committed to offering compassion, practical support and prayer at a time of loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Christian funeral gives family and friends the opportunity to remember, give thanks for a person&#8217;s life, express grief, and draw comfort from the hope found in God&#8217;s love.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work closely with families and funeral directors to create a service that reflects the life and character of the person who has died. Readings, prayers, hymns and music can all help make the service personal and meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/panyawat-auitpol-eq254Cqvmk8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/panyawat-auitpol-eq254Cqvmk8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/panyawat-auitpol-eq254Cqvmk8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/panyawat-auitpol-eq254Cqvmk8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/panyawat-auitpol-eq254Cqvmk8-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/panyawat-auitpol-eq254Cqvmk8-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/panyawat-auitpol-eq254Cqvmk8-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-duotone-grayscale\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" data-id=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/vidar-nordli-mathisen-nvlB39rzdQE-unsplash-1024x760.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/vidar-nordli-mathisen-nvlB39rzdQE-unsplash-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/vidar-nordli-mathisen-nvlB39rzdQE-unsplash-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/vidar-nordli-mathisen-nvlB39rzdQE-unsplash-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/vidar-nordli-mathisen-nvlB39rzdQE-unsplash-1536x1140.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/vidar-nordli-mathisen-nvlB39rzdQE-unsplash-2048x1520.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/stmarks.wrexhamparish.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/vidar-nordli-mathisen-nvlB39rzdQE-unsplash-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support When You Need It Most<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our support does not end with the funeral service itself. We recognise that grief continues long after the day of the funeral, and our priest is available to offer pastoral care, a listening ear and prayer for those who are bereaved. Whether you are planning a funeral following a recent loss or would simply like to learn more about the options available, we are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Are Not Alone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During times of sadness and uncertainty, the church seeks to be a place of comfort, peace and hope. We are honoured to support families in Caia Park and the wider Wrexham community through this important and sensitive time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please Contact &#8211;<strong> Fr David Morris<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:davidmorris@cinw.org.uk\">davidmorris@cinw.org.uk<\/a>&nbsp;| 07498 318325<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funerals Comfort, Hope and Support The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we face. At St Mark&#8217;s, we are committed to offering compassion, practical support and prayer at a time of loss. 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