Columbarium
"In sure & certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ, we commend our loved ones to almighty God - earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust . . ."
What is a columbarium?
A columbarium is a collection of niches designed to permanently house urns containing cremated human remains. Each niche has a nameplate of uniform size inscribed with the person's name and years of birth and death.
What is a niche?
A niche is one space in the columbarium. Our niches are designed to hold the cremated remains of two persons.
Where is Living God's columbarium?
Our columbarium is located in the center island directly opposite the main entrance of Living God Lutheran Church.
Why does Living God Lutheran Church have a columbarium?
YA columbarium is a practical, inexpensive, space-efficient way to remember those who have died, restoring a churchyard tradition to permanently house remains of loved ones with dignity and respect.
Purchase Price
Niches are priced at $1200 for members of Living God Church and $1400 for non-members. The purchase price includes the inurnment right, nameplate and engraving, and the upkeep of the columbarium.
Bronze sheet metal urns are available from the church at the current price of $85. The person/persons handling the inurning arrangement may also furnish containers. Containers must not exceed allowable space in the niche. Interior measurements at the front are 10.5 inches wide, 10 3/8 inches high, 11.5 inches deep tapering to a rear width of 5 7/8 inches. If it is planned to place two urns then each urn must not exceed one-half the allowable space.
Inurnment
Living God Lutheran Church, through its pastor, shall arrange with the family of the deceased for the inurnment of the cremated remains and a committal service. Committal without benefit of clergy shall not be permitted.
Inquiries
Information brochures are available at the church office for persons with a serious interest in our columbarium. Our Office Manager will be glad o meet with individuals or family members interested in Living God's columbarium.