The remains of the late Rev. Charles Stephen Grueber, B.A., who was for 50 years vicar of Hambridge, were interred in the parish churchyard at Hambridge on Saturday afternoon, October 6, 1894. The weather was extremely dull, and a drizzling rain descended throughout the ceremony. The funeral took place at two o'clock. The procession consisted of the surpliced choir, one of whom bore the crucifix, and followed the surpliced clergy;

The Revs. C. R. Elrington,
R. Poole (Ilton),
A. Lethbridge (Shepton Beauchamp),
J. Hamlett (Barrington),
W. H. Strong (Somerton),
H. Quick (Drayton),
F. Mules (Dowlish), and
Barker (Boroughbridge).
 'Hambridge graves' by Anita Schwartz

The coffin, which was of polished oak, with brass fittings, bore the following inscription on the breastplate: “ Charles Stephen Grueber, priest. Died September 30, 1894, aged 79 years. R.I.P.” It was covered by a violet pall, on which was a white cross, and was borne by the following eight bearers:

Messrs. William Pearce,
Henry Ree,
Charles Woodland,
George Lawrence,
A. Brownsey,
William Burn,
W. Sawtell, and
W. Hodge.

The mourners were:

Messrs. S. H.Grueber and H. Grueber (sons),
The Rev. Seymour St. John and Mr. Alford (sons-in-law),
Mrs. St. John,
Miss Grueber and the Misses C. Grueber, M. Grueber and E. Grueber (daughters).

As the solemn procession wended its way from the Vicarage to the church, the hymn, “Oft in danger, oft in woe” was impressively sung by the choir. The cortege was met at the church gate by the Rev. W. H. Haviland (curate), and as the corpse was being brought into the church, the “Dead March” was played on the organ by Miss E. Grueber. The Psalm and Lesson were read by the Rev. R. Poole. The hymn was “The King of Love” and as the procession left the church, the Nunc Dimittis was sung. The service at the grave was read by the Rev. C. R. Elrington, and another hymn, “Rock of Ages” was rendered. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of sorrowing villagers and sympathising friends. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, amongst those who contributed being:
A. Morris “in loving memory of our beloved vicar”,
Alice Male, Westport, “With sympathy”,
E. Dudman, “in loving memory of our beloved vicar”,
E. Walburton, “in loving remembrance of our beloved vicar”,
George and Emma Lawrence, “with love and remembrance”,
C. and E. Edwards, “with deep sympathy”,
Alice Willey and Emmie Daley, “not gone from memory, not gone from love, but gone to his Father’s home above”,
Sarah Warren, Fortt and Emmeline, “In loving remembrance of our dear master”,
Fred and Mary Lock, “With deep regret”,
Misses Alford, “In affectionate remembrance”,
Miss Peers, Fanny and Caro, “With much loving sympathy”,
Henrietta and Robert (Somerfield), “In loving remembrance”,
Miss Hardy, “with deep sympathy”,
Mr. And Mrs. W Gould, “with deepest sympathy”,
Mr. William Arthur Allen, “A token of sincere regret”,
M. A. and A. M. Tanner, “with much sympathy”,
I and G. A. Craddock, “with deep sympathy”,
Sarah Tolman, “For Master”,
Emily and her children, “In loving memory of dear brother-in-law and uncle”,
C. and G. Collins “In kind remembrnce of Mr. Grueber”,
Mrs. Wm. Key Matterson and family, “Christ, all pitying Jesu blest, Grant him Thine eternal rest”,
Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Poole, “In love and hope”,
C. R. and E. Ellrington, “With love and sympathy”,
Mr. and Mrs. T. Small, “With sympathy”,
Rev. J. and Mrs. John Cole and family, “In affectionate remembrance of dear Mr. Grueber”,
R. and J. England, “With deep sympathy and regret”,
Rosa Paul, “with deep regret”,

J. Bigg,
Mr. R. T. Combe and Miss Combe (Earnshill),
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd,
George Norman,
Mr. and Mrs. Hall,
Mrs. Micklethwait,
Charlie Newman,
Mr. and Mrs. Hole,
Mr. Manfield and family, etc.
 'Rev. Grueber's memorial' by Anita Schwartz

The grave was very beautifully lined with ivy, moss, white roses, and ferns, by Mr. Lloyd and Mrs. Denner. The funeral arrangements were satisfactorily carried out by Mr. Kirkby, for Messrs. Francis Meade & Co., Langport, the coffin being made by Mr. G. Wheller, of Curry Rivel.