When someone we love dies, life takes on a whole new set of challenges. It may be that the one we love has battled long and hard against an illness, or it could be that this has been a sudden loss which no one could have anticipated. Whatever the circumstances, no-one can really prepare us for what it feels like.
Because the Church of Scotland is a national church, anyone may call on the services of our minister. This may be during a long illness, when life is ending, or in the immediate aftermath.
Garthamlock, Ruchazie and Craigend Parish Church is a Parish Church. It is for anyone who lives in the Parish or has a family connection to the parish, you do not need to be a member of the church in order to use the church for a funeral service.
You can call on the minister whenever you feel it may help. Very often, the minister only knows a death has taken place when the funeral director calls. However, the minister is always happy to be called to support a family during illness, and around hospital stays.
