Funerals, Memorial Services, Celebrations of Life

The Grove is a community of support which will walk with your family through the complicated road of grief.

Funeral, Memorial Service, Celebration of Life

At The Grove, these terms are used interchangeably to describe the worship service where a deceased loved one's life is honored and celebrated, where people come together to support each other in grief, and where people renew and strengthen their faith in God's love.

Visitation

and Viewing

A visitation is a gathering of family and friends prior to the memorial service. If a body is present, the visitation allows those grieving the opportunity to view the body. If the deceased has been cremated, the cremains are often present in an urn at the visitation. Most, but not all, visitations at The Grove are held immediately preceding the funeral.

Committal, Internment, Graveside Service

At The Grove, these terms are used interchangeably to describe a short service at the gravesite. Often prayers and readings are offered, along with special rituals of the families choosing. Graveside services can be held immediately after the service, after the luncheon, or at another date.

Luncheon

or Reception

Often after the funeral, a luncheon or reception is offered by the family to those who have come. This is a time for worshippers to share memories with each other. If a full luncheon is desired, the family will cater the meal to The Grove. The Grove can provide you a list of local caterers. If a simpler reception is desired, The Grove can organize and provide bars/cookies and beverages at cost to the family. In both cases, The Grove provides a serving staff.

Care

Recognizing the loss of a loved one is difficult, our hope is to support you on the path of grief, providing a listening ear, prayer, and spiritual care. If you would like to connect with our Director of Care or pastors, please reach out at any time. Throughout the year after the loss, you will also receive touch-point contacts.

Base Fees

When a funeral and visitation are on the same day, a base fee of $300 includes:

  • Building Use
  • Bulletin
  • Onsite Host
  • Technology (sound, projection, and livestream if you'd like)
  • Coordination with the funeral home

An honorarium of $250 is typical for the clergy officiant.

Additional Building Use

and Services

The following fees are for optional services:

  • Having visitation and funeral on different days ($150)
  • Having visitation/funeral on a holiday weekend ($50)
  • Coordination if a funeral home is not used ($50)
  • Using a church musician ($150 per musician)
  • Luncheon/reception coordination, includes use of kitchen and fellowship hall, and kitchen helpers ($150)