Funerals
The church should be notified of a member's death as soon as possible. The clergy staff can lend support to the bereaved, assist with the grief process and affirm God's ever-present help throughout
A funeral or memorial service at our church is a Christian witness to the resurrection. The PCUSA book of order states:
In baptism each Christian shares in Christ’s dying and rising and receives the promise of eternal and abundant life in him. We understand the Christian funeral to be the completion of Baptism. In the face of death, we affirm with tears and joy the good news of the gospel and the hope of the resurrection. We do not grieve in isolation but are sustained by the power of the Holy spirit and the community of faith.
Book of Order W-4.0701
A typical funeral service at First Presbyterian is intended to remember the deceased, give thanks for this person’s life and acknowledge God’s power over death. A Pastor leads the service with appropriate scriptures, prayers, readings, and hymns. The pastor will often present a homily. Specific details would be arranged with the help of the pastor and music staff.
We allow pre-planning services for those members who would like to plan the service in advance. This often provides comfort, knowing your wishes will be carried out and you have removed the stress from your grieving family.
If you have questions, please contact our Funeral Coordinator through the contact form below. In addition, more information about funerals at our church is available by clicking here.