Memorial maids

06/05/2026

Update for those like ourselves left asking questions following recent events.

Following a number of recent comments and concerns regarding the churchyard, St Laurence PCC has issued a public statement to help explain the realities, challenges, and decisions involved in caring for such a large and much-loved space.

The statement addresses recent maintenance work, the balance between remembrance and biodiversity, and the increasing pressures of maintaining the churchyard with limited volunteers and financial resources.

We recognise how deeply people care about the churchyard and hope this statement offers honesty, clarity, and an invitation to work together constructively for its future.

Read the full statement here:
https://bffe489c-081c-4eb0-b428-52f241e98071.filesusr.com/ugd/e88519_3348045bc1224f1ba8e0c3a67a5575af.pdf

08/04/2026

A couple of little tidy up visits today and what a beautiful day it was for it! ☀️

05/04/2026

26/03/2026

The Crematorium Book Room and Floral Hall will be open over the Easter bank holiday weekend so that residents can still pay tribute to their loved ones. For more details go to https://ow.ly/Q6ja50YvbEp

16/03/2026

Animal lovers will soon be able to give feathered and four-legged friends the final farewell they deserve in Redditch, after the council decided to put in new equipment and services to provide pet cremations.

Expected to be in place by August, a special new pet cremator at the crematorium will allow new pet-only bereavement services to take place there, kept completely separate from human bereavement services.

Council Leader Sharon Harvey, who is responsible for bereavement services, said: “Our Bereavement Services operates with empathy, care and understanding at its core and is committed to serving the community’s needs with dignity and compassion. These principles underpin the expansion into pet cremations, providing a seamless and compassionate offer for residents while being kept completely separate.”

Here's more info on the service, and how public demand for pet services is growing: https://www.redditchbc.gov.uk/news/posts/innovative-addition-to-award-winning-crematorium/

17/02/2026

We would like to share with our community that we now have a banner regarding the Bereavement Cafe that is held at church on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The banner was designed and donated by a very special family, and we are extremely grateful for their kindness and generosity. May God bless you all.

14/02/2026

A poem form our lost loved ones ❤️

05/02/2026

Join us for a beautiful winter weekend as our church and churchyard are filled with snowdrops — and stories of love.

Explore displays about:
• The story of St Valentine
• Valentine traditions around the world
• Why we kiss under the mistletoe
• Bible reflections on love

Add in homemade refreshments, family activities, poetry by local schoolchildren, and the chance to buy a snowdrop to take home, and you have a truly special day out.

Saturday 14 February, 10am–4pm
Sunday 15 February, 1pm–4pm

Everyone is very welcome

04/02/2026

Regular visit for silk flower refresh and grass trim also a natural foliage bunch delivered “he never was one for flowers”

28/01/2026

🔔 Bell Ringing Visit to St Laurence, Alvechurch 🔔

This Saturday (31st January), at St Laurence Church, Alvechurch, from 11:30am–12:30pm as part of a special outing for the anniversary of the Birmingham University Bell Ringing Society 🎉

Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham University Bell Ringing Society society is marking this milestone with a day of ringing at some lovely towers, and we’re delighted to have the opportunity to ring at St Laurence.

If you’re nearby, you may hear them showcasing some ringing during that time — do come and say hello!