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Throughout
the history of the Christian Church the remains
of the deceased were often buried in vaults within the church or in
burial
grounds surrounding the church. Such burials provided Christians a
final
resting place within the embrace of the church, which had been their
spiritual
home during life on earth.
Our Church has created and dedicated a
sacred area on our
grounds where cremated remains (cremains) may be placed, thus allowing
this
historic practice to be brought back into the life of Christians today.
Cremation does not violate any
Biblical precepts which
emphasize the eternal life of the spirit rather than the physical body.
What is
required is reverent treatment of the physical remains after death.
Burial in the Memorial Garden or
Columbarium does not limit
the type of Memorial Service or Committal Service a family desires.
Memorial Garden
This peaceful garden in
the
side yard of our Church provides
an area where cremains may be placed directly into the earth.
Columbarium Wall
This wall encloses a
portion
of the Memorial Garden. It has
sealed niches for the placement of cremains and each niche has the
capacity to
hold the cremains of two individuals.
Planning and
providing for your end of life
arrangements can be a great source of comfort to both you and your
family. The
Memorial Garden/Columbarium policy and reservation forms are available
in the Church Office. You can receive
this information by mail or in person. The
Church Office will arrange for someone to meet with you if you have
questions
and would like to discuss this option for end of life arrangements.
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