The funeral took place on 11 May 2020 at the Chapel of H D Tribe Ltd., Shoreham by Sea.  It was conducted by the Reverend Canon Ann Waizeneker, vicar of St Mary de Haura church, New Shoreham.  Hymns were accompanied by Julia Daintree.

Order of Service

Entry music ~ Benedictus, from 'The Armed Man', by Karl Jenkins

Welcome and opening prayer

Hymn ~ Love Divine, all loves excelling, by Charles Wesley

Tribute to Cheran, by Col, read by Canon Ann

Music for reflection ~ Palladio, by Karl Jenkins, accompanied by photographs from Cheran's life history

Poem ~ All is well, read by Su

Bible reading ~ John 14: 1-6, read by Col

Prayers

The Lord's prayer

Hymn ~ The Lord's my Shepherd, by Stuart Townend

Commendation and Farewell

Thanks by Col to those who attended in person and by webcast, and to all who sent tributes and messages of sympathy

Blessing

Closing music ~ Time to say Goodbye, sung by Andrea Bocelli.

A celebration of Cheran's life will take place at the parish church of St Mary de Haura, New Shoreham, when coronvirus restrictions have been lifted.  Donations in Cheran's memory may be made via the RNLI Tribute Fund at Cheranulph.muchloved.com