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Planning the Memorial Service

ARRANGEMENTS

In consultation with the family, the Pastor will arrange the details of the service and will discuss the date, time, and place of the service (Chapel or Sanctuary). Ordinarily, the service would be held in the usual place of worship to join this service to the community's continuing life and witness to the resurrection. The service shall be under the direction of the pastor; however, others may be invited to participate.

Members are encouraged to discuss and plan in advance for appropriate arrangements. These plans should be simple and bear witness to the resurrection hope, which is central to the Christian community. In the memorial service Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life. The promise of God's written Word, hymns of praise which offer hope, along with appropriate prayer comprise the central components of the service.

A Memorial Is A Service of Worship

APPROPIRATE MUSIC

All music must be appropriate to a Christian Service of worship. Such music includes hymns, praise, psalms, and spirituals. Any exceptions must be cleared in advance with the Pastor.

Provided By The Church

What To Expect

The church will provide a simple reception which will include light refreshments. If a meal is requested, the family will be contacted by the deacon in charge to make arrangements. The family will be billed directly for these costs.

A guest book will be provided and placed at the welcome center. There will be someone stationed at the book inviting people to sign as they enter. There will be an usher to seat guests.

A simple worship bulletin will be provided. The family will be asked for an appropriate bio to be included in the bulletin.

A brochure that includes information and fees for the memorial service is available in the church office.


   Memorials

Memorial Center

MEMORIAL GARDENS

"For since we believe that Jesus Died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep...and so we always be with the Lord."
                                   1 Thessalonians 4:14,17

The Memorial Garden of Trinity Presbyterian Church is established for mediation and prayer and for the cremated remains of members of Trinity Church. The Garden is located at the east corner of the church property and is a non-commercial venture. It is not a cemetery. Lots will not be reserved, sold, nor deeds issued. The Memorial Committee determines the placement of cremated remains.

Memorial Garden Administration

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • PERSONS ELIGIBLE : The Memorial Garden is intended for the use of Members and Affiliate Members of Trinity Presbyterian Church and their spouses.

  • PLACEMENT OF REMAINS: To maintain the serenity of the garden, no visible evidence of the placement of cremains will be seen. A graph of the lots is maintained in the church office.

  • MEMORIAL WALL: A name plate - for public record - may be placed on the bronze plaques at the Memorial Center which contains the name and year of death of those interred in the Memorial Garden

  • CONTRIBUTIONS: The Memorial Garden is maintained by contributions for perpetual care and shall not draw on funding from the operating budget of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Fresh plantings and maintenance is funded through contributions to the Memorial Perpetual Care Fund.

  • MEMORIAL DONATIONS: The following categories have been developed within the Memorial Fund as appropriate ways to remember loved ones: Perpetual Care, Christian Education, Music Department, Media Center, Mortgage Reduction, Endowment Fund, and Missions.

Brochures that include fee information are available in the Church Office.