Should you choose to be cremated upon death, a columbarium niche may be a sound choice that is economical, good for the environment, and offers a stately resting place for you or your loved one. 

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In response to the needs of our community, the Memorial Garden and Columbarium at St. Thomas UMC is a place where the cremated remains of church members and other eligible persons are housed, memorialized and safeguarded eternally on the grounds of the church.

 

• Memorial Garden and Columbarium Rules (pdf)

• Agreement Contract (pdf)​

 

Schedule of Fees

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Effective date: May 2018

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• Right of Inurnment for two urns for two eligible persons: includes two openings and closings of the niche, pastoral prayer, and engraving of the niche door: $3,750, of which $2,700 is tax-deductible

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• Right of Inurnment for two urns of one eligible person and one non-eligible person; includes two openings and closings of the niche, pastoral prayer, and engraving of the niche door: $4,750 of which is tax-deductible.

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• Right of Inurnment for two urns for non-eligible persons: includes two openings and closings of the niche, pastoral prayer, and engraving of the niche door: $5,750 of which $4,700 tax-deductible

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• Re-inscription of Niche Door: One name $300, two names $500

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• Urn: $200

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• Pastor’s Honorarium for Inurnment Service: At the discretion of the family.  None required.

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• Opening and Closing Above Those Allotted in the Memorial Garden and Columbarium Rules: $100

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• Removal and Restoration of Niche Door: $750

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• Memorial Brick: $125 standard size, $250 double size – all tax-deductible

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• Memorial Bench: $1200 --- all tax-deductible

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• Note: Fees are subject to revision at any time by St. Thomas UMC.