Life Events
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals
Banns of marriage
It is a legal requirement to have your Banns of Marriage read out before your wedding. You will need your banns read in the parish you are getting married in and the parish that you live in. Your banns need to be read within the 3 months prior to your wedding.
To establish which is your local parish church use: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/
If you need your banns read in The Parish of Bitterne Park, please complete this form and we’ll be in touch.
weddings
Are you considering getting married here at Ascension? We recommend that you first have a look at the Church of England website to answer any initial questions you may have.
Please then fill in this form and we’ll be in touch.
Baptisms
Baptisms are wonderful moments that we as a church get to celebrate, as individuals and families mark their commitment to God.
If you would like to enquire about baptisms, please email office@ascensionsouthampton.co.uk and someone will be in touch with you.
FUNERALS
Are you considering having a funeral or memorial service at Ascension? Please have a look at this website first as it may answer some of your initial questions, churchofenglandfunerals.org.
When you are ready, please email us at office@ascensionsouthampton.co.uk and someone will be in touch to begin the process of preparing that service with you and the funeral directors.
burial of ashes
We have a peaceful Garden of Remembrance in the parish, very close to Ascension, where a person’s ashes can be interred. Please email us at office@ascensionsouthampton.co.uk if you would like more information.