Memorials and Celebration of Life Services
Trinity Memorial is a place of healing. We care for one another in times of grief. We know that if one member of the “Body of Christ” is suffering we are all suffering and if one member is rejoicing then we all rejoice. This is the true nature of community and family. We are a safe place to grieve. One of our important ministries is the Celebration of Life services and care.
The first part of this ministry is hosting a service in our sanctuary, led by our minister. The Rev. Tracy Fairfield offers support and helps the family prepare for a meaningful celebration of their loved ones. Our memorial hosting team meets with the family as well to prepare the church for the service and provide a welcoming compassionate presence. We offer our fellowship room for a reception after the service. During the service some families will wish the presence of the cremated remains and some will wish to have a full casket and the presence of the body. We are able to accommodate either choice.
Our minister is available to meet the family in local cemeteries for an interment as part of the service. Our compassion does not end with a Celebration of life service. On the Sunday, nearest to Nov 1st, All Saints Day, we welcome families to join us as we light a candle to remember our loved ones. The name of each person for whom we have held a service is read aloud as we light a candle to remember and acknowledge their presence with God.
We belief in Resurrection but do not claim to know the true nature of what life with God is like. Our focus remains on the faithfulness of God to us in life and in life beyond death.
As we near Christmas we acknowledge that the season can be hard for those grieving a recent loss. Each December we host a service to help people live fully through the Christmas season.
Fees:
As you are aware there are staffing costs as well as facility maintenance costs to be considered. The following schedule of fees reflects our costs in providing these services to the community.
Service at Trinity Memorial United Church:
Minister $200.00
Church Sanctuary Rental $200.00
Musician $150.00
Hostess Not applicable at this time
Audio Not applicable at this time
Reception Room Rental $100.00
Administration $100.00
Total $750.00
Interment Only:
Minister Honorarium $200.00
Church Administration $ 50.00
Total $250.00
(Due to Canadian Government regulations, we are unable to grant any waiver of fees to church members. All fees including the Minister’s fees are payable to Trinity Memorial United Church.)
TRINITY MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH WOMEN TEA GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION
With regards to the reception following the service, the United Church Women may be available to serve the refreshments. The following is their list of costs for beverages, sweets, and fruit. Any other food such as sandwiches, etc. must be catered by the family. Set-up, serving, and take-down are included in the following rates. Fees for the reception are separate fees and are payable to the UCW.
Beverages only $3.00 per person
Beverages & Sweets $7.00 per person
Beverages, Sweets, & Fruit Trays (2) $10.00 per person