 Memorial Wall
&
Columbarium
Policies & Procedures | Fees
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What is a columbarium?
A columbarium is a group of niches or receptacles in a wall that serves as a
resting place for cremated remains. Memorial services and inurnment of ashes
are scheduled through the office of the pastor at King of Kings Lutheran Church.
A columbarium reestablishes more significant relationships between the community
of the living and that of the deceased. Many churches are now reclaiming their
responsibility to deceased members and also to grieving relatives and friends.
Why do we have the columbarium at King of Kings Lutheran Church?
Cremation is becoming a common practice in the United States. Inurnment
of ashes in a church columbarium proves to be sensitive to the environment as
well as considerably less expensive than commercial choices.
The ashes will always be held in the church, safe and secure from possible
vandalism or abandonment. A columbarium is a healthy reminder for the living
saints of the church in communion with those who have gone before.
Who may purchase a niche/tile?
Niches and
tiles in the columbarium are available for members of the congregation and their
immediate families, previous members and previous Pastors.
Immediate family means: Mother, Father, Stepmother, Stepfather,
Siblings of member, Step siblings of member, Children, Stepchildren, Current
spouse, Previous spouse and Future spouse.
SCHEDULE
OF FEES
Memorial Tiles:
3” x 5” (one name with
dates) $ 150.00
7½” x 7½” (two names with
dates) $ 375.00
15” x 15” (up to 8 names
with dates) $1,200.00
If you want a niche for
inurnment add $2,000.00
At the time of death
additional charges are the following:
Opening and closing $
250.00
Additional engraving
$ 50.00
Please note that pricing
is subject to change
Policies and Procedures
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Members of King of
Kings Lutheran Church and their immediate family members are eligible to
acquire inurnment privileges in the Memorial Court. The Memorial Court
Committee makes the final determination on questions of eligibility.
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An
application form must be completed to acquire the right of inurnment. When
approved and upon payment of the fee, a Right of Inurnment Covenant is issued.
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Eligible
individuals apply only for the right of inurnment. King of Kings retains
all real property rights.
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A
round aluminum canister is provided. The dimensions of the container are 7 ¼"
in diameter by 11 ½" deep. It is the responsibility of the family to provide
the urn. No more than two urns are permitted in a single niche.
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All
engraving is managed by the church. The lettering size, style and layout are
standardized. When the cremated remains of two persons are inurned in the same
niche, there is sufficient space for the engraving of both person’s names and
dates.
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Should
an individual desire to have a niche engraved prior to death, there is a modest
additional engraving charge.
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The church is
responsible for inurnment. when death occurs, the crematory or mortuary
releases the cremated remains and issues an “Application and Permit for
Disposition of Human Remains.” This document must be presented to the
church with the cremated remains. The church completes the document and
mails the original to the appropriate authorities.
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The
church is not obligated to transfer rights of inurnment to any heirs or
transferees. Requests for such transfer requires the written consent of the
Church Council.
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The church will be
advised in writing should an individual decide, prior to use, that he/she no
longer wishes to exercise the right of inurnment. The church will require
the issued Right of Inurnment Covenant and all rights revert to King of Kings
Lutheran Church.
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The church is
responsible for the maintenance, perpetual care and security of the Garden.
King
of Kings reserves the right to amend these Policies and Procedures, if
necessary, in the best interest of the user and the church.
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