J.H. Kenyon
1.0 mile74 Rochester Row, London, SW1P 1JU
Orthodox Christian funeral directors & services in London
We don’t yet list a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director near London, but most local funeral directors can arrange a Orthodox Christian funeral. There are 20 Orthodox churches within 5 miles (the 8 nearest are listed below). 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 London
We haven’t identified a specialist Orthodox Christian funeral director close to London yet. The funeral directors below can arrange Orthodox Christian funerals — ask about their experience and facilities. Offer Orthodox Christian funerals? Tell us.
A. France & Son
1.1 miles45 Lamb's Conduit Street, London, WC1N 3NH
Chelsea Funeral Directors
1.1 miles91 Rochester Row, London, SW1P 1LJ
Ashton Maxwell Funeral Services
1.8 miles218 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4DA
£3,595 attended funeral £1,745 direct cremation from their price list
Dignity
Thomas B. Treacy
1.8 miles4 Arlington Way, London, EC1R 1XA
A.France & Son
2.0 milesIslington, N1 0SJ
Orthodox churches near London
A Orthodox church can often help with prayers, a faith leader.
You can also find more Orthodox Christian churches in London on ChurchNearMe.
- St. George's Cathedral · 1.7 miles
- Cathedral of the Dormition and All Saints · 1.8 miles — 67 Ennismore Gardens, London, SW7 1NH
- Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St John of Rila · 2.3 miles · website
- Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain · 2.3 miles — Thyateira House, 5 Craven Hill, London
- The Archdiocesan Chapel of the Annunciation of the Mother of God · 2.3 miles — Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN
- St Yeghiche Armenian Church · 2.5 miles — Cranley Gardens, London, SW7 3BB · website
- Debre Sahl Eritrean Orthodox Christian Saint Michael's Community Church in UK · 2.6 miles — 78 Edmund Street, London, SE5 7NR · website
- St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church · 2.6 miles
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 London
- The doctor records the cause of death and the medical examiner reviews it.
- Register the death with Westminster 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.
Repatriating someone abroad for burial · Help paying for a funeral
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a Orthodox church near London?
The nearest Orthodox churches to London include St. George's Cathedral (1.7 miles), Cathedral of the Dormition and All Saints (1.8 miles), Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St John of Rila (2.3 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-Sea36 mi
- Brighton47 mi
- Cambridge49 mi
- Colchester51 mi
- Oxford51 mi
- Peterborough74 mi
- Coventry86 mi
- Leicester89 mi
- Norwich98 mi
- Birmingham101 mi