Memorial Services and Funerals
When a death occurs, the immediate family is encouraged to notify the church as soon as possible. Anyone is welcome to have a funeral or memorial service here. If the resident minister is not available for the service, the church will assist the family in finding a minister who will conduct the service.
The pastor will be glad to meet with you to plan a service of honor and memory. It is expected that the resident pastor will officiate at all memorial services. A simple black and white program can be printed through the church or we can work with you to craft a colorful program with photos printed through our local printer (this would be an additional cost to the family). The committal and burial at the cemetery may take place before or after the service. It is up to you & your family whether the burial private or public and if you would like to have an urn or coffin in the sanctuary. Flowers can be displayed in the sanctuary and around the Church entrances. The vestry is available during certain times of the year if you would like to host a catered reception. There is an additional hourly rate paid to the Service Coordinator for this. We have a beautiful sanctuary that seats 250 comfortably as well as both a concert grand piano and organ. If you wish to have special music, please inform the Minister during your planning meeting. Live Streaming We offer the services of our live stream partner, Clarkshire Media. Live streaming is a wonderful way to both capture the service and allow those who are not able to travel to watch the service. It also provides you the ability to watch the service in the days following, we find that in the midst of grief, families miss a lot of the service and having the ability to watch the service can be a very healing practice. Please let the office know if you're interested in having your loved one's service live stream or recorded. Clarkshire Media will reach out to you directly to coordinate the live stream. |
Honorariums and Fee schedule:
Church Fee for non-members…………..……..................................…..……...............$500.00 - $1,000.00
(Fee waived for Active Church Members, their children, or grandchildren. Although there is no charge for members, families are welcomed to make a Memorial Gift to the church in honor of the deceased.)
Minister ~ .....................................................……....$300.00 - $500.00
Organist ~ Raymond Buttero………………..…........................................................…$200.00
Service Coordinator ~Karen Willis ……….................................…….……..…..…....$200.00/each
(1 for 150 guests or less, and 2 for larger services (If a Funeral Home is not assisting , these people will be assigned by the pastor)
Receptions in Church Vestry (capacity 180).......add $30.00 per hour paid to Service Coordinator
(Fee waived for Active Church Members, their children, or grandchildren. Although there is no charge for members, families are welcomed to make a Memorial Gift to the church in honor of the deceased.)
Minister ~ .....................................................……....$300.00 - $500.00
Organist ~ Raymond Buttero………………..…........................................................…$200.00
Service Coordinator ~Karen Willis ……….................................…….……..…..…....$200.00/each
(1 for 150 guests or less, and 2 for larger services (If a Funeral Home is not assisting , these people will be assigned by the pastor)
Receptions in Church Vestry (capacity 180).......add $30.00 per hour paid to Service Coordinator