Funeral and celebration of life arrangements for west Dorset reverend and chaplain
Funeral and celebration of life arrangements for a much-loved and respected reverend and chaplain who sadly died have been published.
Reverend Phil Ringer died overnight on Saturday 21 March 2026 aged 78 following a period of illness.
He was well known for his work in ministry with the Lyme Bay, Beaminster and Bridport area teams, alongside his role as Bridport Hospital Chaplain and Divisional Police Chaplain for Dorset Police.
He was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather to his wife Christine, his son Paul, daughter in-law Mel and grandchildren Molly and Alex.
Funeral and celebration of life arrangements have now been made public and all those who knew Reverend Phil Ringer and wish to pay their respects are welcome.
The funeral will be held at 3pm on Saturday 11 April 2026 at St Mary’s Church, South Street, Bridport. A private burial will take place after the funeral for family members only.
After the funeral, refreshments will be provided at the Ivy House Kitchen at Groves Garden Centre, Bridport.
For anyone not able to attend in person, who wishes to join the funeral, a live stream link is available: https://www.funeralstreamingservice.co.uk/philip-ringer Password: Saturday.
The family has asked for no flowers but, if anyone wishes, donations to either Fellowship Afloat or Train a Priest Fund are welcome. You can make a donation and add any messages or memories you would like to share to the tribute to Philip Ringer at: https://philipringer.muchloved.com