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The number of funerals, baptisms and marriages conducted by the Church of England is declining ...

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Funerals

Baptisms

Marriages

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20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

140,000

2015

2016

2017

Guardian Graphic | Source: Church of England. Note: funerals include those held in church and at crematoria/cemeteries. Baptisms include infant, child and mature baptisms along with services of thanksgiving for a new child. Marriages include services of prayer and dedication after civil marriages