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 the family to plan a service of honor and memory. It is expected that the resident pastor will officiate at all memorial services. The church office will prepare a (black and white) program showing the order of service at no charge if you would like one. The program will have a photo of the church on the front. If the family wants a custom photo of the person who has passed and/or desire a color bulletin, the family may work with the pastor in sending a finished bulletin to a professional printer at the family's own cost. We have close ties with a local printer and can assist in crafting the bulletin with you. All funeral costs (Minister, Organist, Sexton, and Service Coordinator) are considered contract labor. In addition, there is a use of church fee for non-members. The committal and burial at the cemetery may take place before or after the service. It is the family’s choice as to whether they want the burial private or public. It is also the family’s decision as to whether they would like the coffin or urn in the church. The family is also welcome to cater a reception in the church vestry directly following the service for an additional hourly rate paid to the Service coordinator. Finally, the family may also wish to provide flowers for both the service and the committal. We have a beautiful sanctuary that seats 300 comfortably as well as both a concert grand piano and organ. If you wish to have special music, please contact our Organist, Michael Bahmann at 401-377-2498. If you would like to schedule a Memorial Service, please contact the church office. 401-635-8472 |
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 ~ Rev. Rebecca Floyd Marshall.....................................................…….......................$300.00 - $500.00
ORGANIST ~ Michael Bahmann………………..…........................................................………...$200.00
SERVICE COORDINATOR ~
(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)……….................................…….……..…..…....$200.00/each
SEXTON ~ (please make the check out to the church ~ United Congregational Church. A Sexton is only needed for a service involving more than 150 guests. .........................................................................................................................$75.00
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 ~ Rev. Rebecca Floyd Marshall.....................................................…….......................$300.00 - $500.00
ORGANIST ~ Michael Bahmann………………..…........................................................………...$200.00
SERVICE COORDINATOR ~
(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)……….................................…….……..…..…....$200.00/each
SEXTON ~ (please make the check out to the church ~ United Congregational Church. A Sexton is only needed for a service involving more than 150 guests. .........................................................................................................................$75.00
Receptions in Church Vestry (capacity 180).......add $30.00 per hour paid to Service Coordinator
