The Columbarium was installed in late November, 2020. It is made of granite and limestone. There are 100 Niches, 50 in front and 50 in back. The committee worked with a landscaper to install landscaping and pavers. Jane Horn is working with a company to plant the Memorial Garden that will surround the structure. The funding for the garden, which will be planted in the spring of 2022, is from a Memorial given by the Vanatta family.
PDF of the Columbarium Planting Plan
A Niche can hold the cremains of one or two people. The size of each Niche is 8×8”. Cremains are placed in a bronze box within the Columbarium Niche. The outside plate will have the inscribed name(s), date of birth and death of the individual(s). The price of a Niche is $2600.00.
There is a granite Memorial Wall placed on the church building between the Nursery door and the Sanctuary door. The price to place the name of a loved one on this wall will be $250.00.
There are Guidelines in place as to who may be placed in a Niche and also on the Memorial Wall.
This will be a sacred resting place on our church grounds for family and friends to come and meditate, to remember loved ones, and to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation.
If you are interested in purchasing a Niche at this time or would like more information, please contact Connie Nesbitt (612-702-0684 or Nesread@hotmail.com) or the church office ( ogpc@oakgrv.org ).
