Holy Trinity Church (Anglican)

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+351 291 220 607
+351 961 080 555
holytrinitychurchfunchal@gmail.com
Rua do Quebra Costas, n.º 18, Funchal
Established in 1822, the Holy Trinity Church in Funchal (commonly known as the English Church) is a vital historical landmark for the British community and the wider English-speaking diaspora. Built in a striking Neoclassical style by Consul Henry Veitch, the church was originally constructed under strict laws that forbade non-Catholic places of worship from looking like traditional churches—resulting in its unique, elegant, temple-like appearance surrounded by lush botanical gardens. Adjoining the church grounds is the British Cemetery, a site of profound genealogical and historical significance. Since 1770, it has served as the final resting place for numerous notable figures, including William Reid (founder of Reid’s Palace Hotel), the German pathologist Paul Langerhans, and Sarah Forbes Bonetta, the goddaughter of Queen Victoria. For families searching for English-language funeral services in Madeira or tracing British ancestry on the island, the Holy Trinity Church provides a dignified and serene setting for Anglican rites. RIP Madeira includes this landmark to ensure the diaspora has direct access to memorial information for this historic sanctuary, which remains a cornerstone of the British presence in the North Atlantic.

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