Queen Elizabeth II

8 September 2022

“As a nation and Commonwealth we begin to come to terms with the loss of The Queen, who has been for the vast majority of us a point of stability and fidelity throughout our lives. As we give thanks for her Majesty’s 70 Years of love for and service of her people, we commit her to the arms of the God whose love has been her mainstay, and we pledge our loyalty and service as Church and Nation to His Majesty the King.”

– The Dean of St Edmundsbury, The Very Reverend Joe Hawes, said

Flowers can be laid at St Edmundsbury Cathedral on the Garth. There are two books of condolence available in the Cathedral situated on the Nave pavement.

An online book of condolence is available here.

Please use this Weekday Communion Booklet for services.

We will be open on Monday (10.00 am til 4.00 pm) for people to come in for reflection, to offer prayers, light a candle and to join in observing the two minutes silence at 11.55 am after the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. The Dean will also share a prayer.

We will be streaming the coverage of the funeral service on the Cathedral aisle television screens for those who wish to be in the Cathedral at this time. All are welcome. You can view the Order of Service here.

The Cathedral Shop and Pilgrims’ Kitchen will both be closed on Monday 19 September to allow staff to join the nation in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

The service order from The County Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for the life of our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth II can be viewed or downloaded here.

Bishop Martin’s sermon can be viewed here.