A Columbarium by definition is an area designated for the burial of cremated human remains. Cremation is a simple, dignified and inexpensive form of burial. For those persons who are Christian, it seems appropriate to provide a burial place for their ashes in a beautiful area near the church they have attended. To have access to a loved one's burial place at any time is a great comfort to family and friends of the deceased. These were the primary reasons that a resolution was adopted at our congregation meeting of September 29, 1985, providing for the establishment of a Columbarium on church property.
The site of the Columbarium is approximately one hundred feet south of Brodie Avenue, between the church access drive and Fish Creek, an area easily identified. Features include a stone wall with a bench for rest and meditation, a hydrolyzed granite walk from the church access drive leading to the Columbarium area, an outdoor chapel, a Meditation Trail and the new O'Neill Memorial Shelter. All are designed to offer a haven for peaceful remembrance and reflection.
Burial Arrangements: Typically, the funeral home makes burial arrangements and provides a copy of the necessary certificates. Columbarium rules provide for the burial of cremated human remains only, of members of Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, or such member's spouse, parents and children. (Exception to this regulation can be made by a 2/3 vote of the Session.)
MEMORIAL PLOTS
Two choices are available for interment:
1) Full Plot, one time, two
persons.........................................................$700
2) One-Half Plot, one time, one
person..................................................$350
Price includes the Interment Permit, installed concrete crypt, a blank cover plate and cremorial cannister(s).
Bronze Identification Plate, installed at time of
burial.....(approximate).....$120
Installation of Bronze Identification
Plate...................................................$ 50
All fees are subject to change by action of Session. However, at the time of payment for a plot, a Certificate of Purchase will be issued, which will protect any right already paid for should a change in fees be made.
For more information, contact the church office at 970-586-4404.
March 2006