Memorials & Columbarium
Services of Death & Resurrection
“Service of Death and Resurrection” is used in the UMC as being appropriate to any of the wide variety of situations in which this service is used. It expresses clearly the two-fold nature of what is done: the fact of death and bereavement are honestly faced, and the gospel of resurrection is celebrated in the context of God’s baptismal covenant with us in Christ.
Christ United offers services to families needing support after the loss of a loved one. We can help you with planning a service or an inurnment at the Christ United columbarium (for members and their families), as well as other venues, such as local funeral homes and military honors at DFW National Cemetery.
If you would like more information or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Rev. Mike Flynn or call (972) 596-4303
Each designated place containing the cremated remains of a loved one in a columbarium is referred to as a niche. All niches in the Christ United columbarium are double niches suitable for holding two urns.
The cost of a niche, two urns, engraving on the niche cover and both urns, and perpetual care is $3,200. (The costs associated with cremation, services by a funeral home, or arrangements other than those mentioned above are not included).
To save costs on placement in the columbarium, ask for the temporary container furnished by the funeral home. We will then transfer the remains into the urn provided by us. The urn provided by the Christ United Columbarium at no extra cost must be used for the inurnment.
If you are a past or present member or family member and would like to purchase a niche, you must first visit our church office to select your nich(es) and sign a contract. After you have signed a contract, you may pay by check or online.
To learn more about purchasing a niche or planning an inurnment, please email Janet Scheible.