Garden of Life

The Garden of Life columbarium on the west side of the sanctuary affords Colonial members, families and friends:

• The privilege of the interment of cremains or the scattering of ashes

• The opportunity to memorialize a loved one

• The perfect setting for quiet meditation and prayer

The challenge we all face is finding comfort for family members who often live widely separated. Where will you call home — an anonymous cemetery or would you prefer a spiritual home at Colonial Church? The Garden of Life provides all our members and friends a “home” — a site where one can have a final resting place or where the family can honor someone who is interred elsewhere, a place of comfort and serenity.

Inurnment in a Niche

A niche with the proper urn, an engraved niche plaque (1'“x4” with the person’s name and year of birth and death) is provided along with a brief Commital service as the cremains are placed. The cost of this service is $1,750

Scattering of Ashes in the Garden

Placing a loved ones cremains in the Garden includes a memorial plaque (3”x6” brass with the person’s name and year of birth and death) and a brief Commital service. The cost of this service is $750.

Memorial Plaque

A memorial plaque (3”x6” brass with the person’s name and year of birth and death) may be placed in the Garden of Life along with a brief Commital service. The cost of this service is $750.

Arrangements

To make arrangements for any of these options, contact the church office at 913-362-7735 or info@colonialucc.org. When possible, this should be done well in advance of need so that decisions can be made prior to the time of bereavement.