Memorial Garden and Columbarium
First Presbyterian has erected and made available to those in the community who might like to use it, a columbarium.
A columbarium is a structure to hold the cremains of those persons who have chosen cremation after their death. Our columbarium is not ours alone. We have offered the use to anyone in the community who purchases a niche and follows our very basic guidelines. |
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FPC has a small historic cemetery located on the northside of White Oak St. Many years ago it was the church’s “burying ground.” In grounds burials are no longer permitted within town limits.
However, FPC has a columbarium there that is in use. The columbarium is a granite structure for the repository of the cremains of those people who choose to be cremated. It is for the use of anyone in the community who purchases a niche and follows a few basic guidelines. The cost of a niche is $1000 and can hold the cremains of two people. Opening and closing the niche, installation of the nameplates and perpetual maintenance are all included in the cost. The bronze nameplates are not included but FPC can help arrange for the purchase of the nameplates. Purchases of a niche may be arranged by contacting the Church office.
The property is being developed as a garden. Trees and shrubs are added as funds become available. This has resulted in a gradual changing appearance each year. Donations may be made to the committee as memorials for landscaping and improvements for the garden. Donations may be made for specific purposes in consultation with the committee. Donations should be specifically noted to be for the “Memorial Garden.”
If additional information regarding the columbarium or memorials is required, please contact Roger Beattie 828 369-2015
However, FPC has a columbarium there that is in use. The columbarium is a granite structure for the repository of the cremains of those people who choose to be cremated. It is for the use of anyone in the community who purchases a niche and follows a few basic guidelines. The cost of a niche is $1000 and can hold the cremains of two people. Opening and closing the niche, installation of the nameplates and perpetual maintenance are all included in the cost. The bronze nameplates are not included but FPC can help arrange for the purchase of the nameplates. Purchases of a niche may be arranged by contacting the Church office.
The property is being developed as a garden. Trees and shrubs are added as funds become available. This has resulted in a gradual changing appearance each year. Donations may be made to the committee as memorials for landscaping and improvements for the garden. Donations may be made for specific purposes in consultation with the committee. Donations should be specifically noted to be for the “Memorial Garden.”
If additional information regarding the columbarium or memorials is required, please contact Roger Beattie 828 369-2015
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God's Garden was established in the Memorial Gardens for those whose cremains have not been claimed by family members.
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God’s Garden |
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"I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, shall live. Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."
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