Since the completion of the memorial garden four
years ago, St. James has received high praise from members
of other churches who are considering building similar
gardens. Indeed, we are fortunate to have a garden that
is located in a prominent location adjacent to the sanctuary
that gives members an option of placing cremated
remains in a beautiful area and establishing a permanent
remembrance at the church.
Today, more and more people are choosing cremation
over traditional burials because of costs, environmental
concerns and, most important, by having that final
resting place on church property. Because of these same
concerns, many churches are now constructing memorial
gardens.
Although it is entirely natural for many families
to delay making final arrangements, the Memorial Garden
Committee encourages church members to consider purchasing
a niche for interment in our memorial garden,
eliminating the necessity of family members to make arrangements
during a stressful time.
For members planning to be buried in other locations,
we would like for you to consider a memorial
plaque as a proper remembrance on church property. This
remembrance might also appeal to families of deceased
members, especially those who were active over many
years. Further, a member, group or class may wish to donate
a plaque for a deceased former pastor.
The current cost of a double niche is $2,500, but
one may be purchased in three equal installments over a
three year period. The cost of memorial plaques are: double
plaques - $1,000, single plaque- $525.
For all purchases please contact the church office for the
necessary forms.
If you have further questions about the
memorial garden, please contact any of the following
committee members. Wade Harmon, Hoyt Narron, Carolyn
Daughtrey, Anne Heritage and Bill Watson.
