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Funerals and Burials

A Celebration of Life

End of life and burial services at St. Martin’s is open to all people. Please contact the clergy so we can minister to you or your loved one during illness and at the time of death.

Funeral Planning for the Bereaved

Burial services will follow the Rites for Burial in the Book of Common Prayer, involve the clergy of St. Martin’s, and require at least one planning meeting with the clergy beforehand. The Burial Office is a celebration of the resurrection, therefore we do not allow for open caskets in the church. If a pre-plan was not created, families of the deceased may use our funeral worksheet with the assistance of the clergy.

Pre-Planning: for the Living

If you would like to pre-plan your funeral please let us know. You can download our Living Wishes form to fill in and mail back to us, or contact a member of the clergy and we will assist you. We will keep your wishes on file in our church office. Please also consider our Planned Giving options at this time.

Fees

There is no fee for the clergy or the facility for the funeral service. Required fees include the services of the music director, sexton, and altar guild. There are additional charges for optional offerings such as musicians, bulletin preparation, and candle poles. Additional fees are also charged related to receptions and the Mary Hare Taylor Knight Memorial Columbarium.

Planned Giving

"Remember St. Martin's"

Financial stewardship is an important component of a balanced spiritual life. Returning to God that which God has given us is a tangible way to express and grow our faith. Making Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (hereafter, “St. Martin’s” or “the church”) part of your estate planning is one way to continue your generosity to the church after your death.

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Mary Hare Taylor Knight Memorial Columbarium

The Mary Hare Taylor Knight Memorial Columbarium on St. Martin’s grounds, is available for those who plan to be cremated. This beautiful, sacred space is tucked between the sanctuary and attached Mary Chapel, on a quiet, inside portion of our grounds. Lovingly maintained by volunteer gardeners and landscapers, as well as our sexton, this is an enduring place for your family and friends to return to for comfort and memory.

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Funeral Planning Resources

Living Wishes Form
Funeral Service Planning sheet (for families of the deceased)
Lessons Appointed for Burial of the Dead
Suggested Funeral Hymns
Funeral and Memorial Service Fees

Contact a Member of the Clergy

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Calendar

Wednesday, 3/29 at 6:00 PM
Adult forum: Cabaret
Wednesday, 3/29 at 7:00 PM
Bell ringers rehearsal
Thursday, 3/30 at 8:15 AM
MP Coffee Gathering (Baker St)
Thursday, 3/30 at 8:15 AM
Silent Meditation
Thursday, 3/30 at 6:30 PM
A.A. (in-person)
Thursday, 3/30 at 7:00 PM
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, 3/30 at 7:00 PM
ACA Meeting (Open)
Friday, 3/31 at 8:15 AM
Silent Meditation

Adult forum: Cabaret

Wednesday, March 29, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Bell ringers rehearsal

Wednesday, March 29, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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MP Coffee Gathering (Baker St)

Thursday, March 30, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

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Silent Meditation

Thursday, March 30, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM


All are welcome to join for silent meditation in the church at 8:15 am every weekday. For more information, please email Leslie Newbold at [email protected] . Free, No need to RSVP, just show up! Anyone in the community is welcome.


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A.A. (in-person)

Thursday, March 30, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, March 30, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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ACA Meeting (Open)

Thursday, March 30, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Silent Meditation

Friday, March 31, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM


All are welcome to join for silent meditation in the church at 8:15 am every weekday. For more information, please email Leslie Newbold at [email protected] . Free, No need to RSVP, just show up! Anyone in the community is welcome.


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  • 8:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (spoken)
  • 9:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist for Children, Family, and Youth
  • 10:30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist

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8000 St. Martin's Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19118

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