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Orthodox Christian funeral directors & services in Leicester

We don’t yet list a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director near Leicester, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Orthodox Christian funeral. There are 2 Orthodox churches within 1 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 Leicester

We haven’t identified a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director close to Leicester yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Orthodox Christian funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Orthodox Christian funerals? Tell us.

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Orthodox churches near Leicester

A Orthodox church can often help with prayers, a faith leader.

You can also find more Orthodox Christian churches in Leicester on ChurchNearMe.

Orthodox Christian funerals: what to expect

Burial or cremationBurial — many Orthodox churches will not hold a church funeral if cremation is chosen
ServiceChanted funeral service, usually with an open coffin; mourners give a final farewell kiss
MemorialsTrisagion 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.

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Practical steps in Leicester

  1. The doctor records the cause of death and the medical examiner reviews it.
  2. Register the death with Leicester register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register.
  3. Contact a funeral director and your Orthodox church — they can help arrange the key rites (Funeral service with open coffin; the last kiss).
  4. Book the cemetery — see local options.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a Orthodox church near Leicester?
The nearest Orthodox churches to Leicester include Serbian Orthodox Church of St. George (0.3 miles), Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas & St Xenophon (0.9 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.

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