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. Our hope is to create a service that meets the needs of the family and honors the loved one with readings, music, prayers, and stories that are meaningful.

The Grove offers pre-planning for those who desire. Pre-Funeral Planning

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. Sometimes visitations are more like receptions without cremains. 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 or celebration of life, a luncheon or reception is offered by the family to those who have come. This is often an important time because it provides family and friends the opportunity to share memories with each other. If a full meal is desired, the family will cater the meal to The Grove. 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. Like with weddings, alcohol is not permitted on site for memorial services.

Some Catering Options

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 $350 includes:

  • Building Use for 4 hours
  • Bulletin
  • Onsite Host
  • Technology (sound, projection, and livestream if you'd like)
  • Coordination with the funeral home
  • Graveside Interment (short service) at The Grove's cemetery on same day as funeral

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

Additional Building Use

and Services

The following fees are for optional services:

  • Having church visitation and funeral on different days ($150)
  • Having visitation/funeral on a holiday or weekend ($50)
  • Coordination if a funeral home is not used ($50)
  • Using a church musician ($200 per musician). Outside musicians are welcomed and pricing is negotiated directly with the family.
  • Luncheon/reception coordination, includes use of kitchen and fellowship hall, and kitchen helpers ($200)
  • Graveside service at The Grove's cemetery without a funeral same day ($100)
  • Graveside service at another location without funeral same day ($150)
  • Graveside service at another location on same day as funeral ($50)