93-94 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1TH
Orthodox Christian funeral directors & services in Colchester
We don’t yet list a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director near Colchester, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Orthodox Christian funeral. There are 3 Orthodox churches within 9 miles. Orthodox Christian funerals — Greek, Russian, Romanian, Serbian, Coptic, Ethiopian and others — are sung services held in church with an open coffin, incense and candles.
Funeral directors near Colchester
We haven’t identified a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director close to Colchester yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Orthodox Christian funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Orthodox Christian funerals? Tell us.
33-35 Long Wyre Street, Colchester, CO1 1LH
Co-operative society
Co-op Funeral Services
0.8 milesColchester, CO1 2BY
Co-op Funeralcare
R. Gwinnell & Sons
0.9 miles112 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO4 0AA
£2,340 attended funeral £1,430 direct cremation from their price list
St. Mary's Chapel, Mersea Rd, Colchester, CO2 8RT
Freedom Funerals
1.3 miles25 Hawkins Rd, Colchester, CO2 8JY
£1,595 direct cremation from their price list
Orthodox churches near Colchester
A Orthodox church can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
You can also find more Orthodox Christian churches in Colchester on ChurchNearMe.
- St. Helen's Chapel · 0.1 miles
- St. John's Orthodox Church · 0.7 miles
- Monastery of St. John the Baptist · 8.2 miles — Rectory Road, Tolleshunt Knights, CM9 8EZ
Orthodox Christian funerals: what to expect
| Burial or cremation | Burial — many Orthodox churches will not hold a church funeral if cremation is chosen |
|---|---|
| Service | Chanted funeral service, usually with an open coffin; mourners give a final farewell kiss |
| Memorials | Trisagion prayers and memorials with koliva on the 3rd, 9th and 40th days, and yearly |
Etiquette for guests
- What to wear: Dark, modest clothing. Women may cover their hair.
- What to say: “Memory eternal” (“Eonia i mnimi” in Greek; “Vechnaya pamyat” in Russian).
- Flowers: Flowers are welcome.
Practical steps in Colchester
- The doctor records the cause of death and the medical examiner reviews it.
- Register the death with Colchester register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register.
- Contact a funeral director and your Orthodox church — they can help arrange the key rites (Funeral service with open coffin; the last kiss).
- Book the cemetery — see local options.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a Orthodox church near Colchester?
The nearest Orthodox churches to Colchester include St. Helen's Chapel (0.1 miles), St. John's Orthodox Church (0.7 miles), Monastery of St. John the Baptist (8.2 miles).
Can Orthodox Christians be cremated?
The Orthodox Church traditionally requires burial, and many Orthodox churches will not hold a church funeral where cremation has been chosen. Speak to the parish priest.
Orthodox Christian funeral services in nearby towns
- Southend-on-Sea26 mi
- Cambridge40 mi
- London51 mi
- Norwich54 mi
- Peterborough68 mi
- Brighton86 mi
- Oxford93 mi
- Leicester100 mi
- Coventry108 mi
- Lincoln111 mi