A columbarium is a consecrated space utilized for the housing of a deceased’s cremated remains. The word “columbarium” comes from Latin and translates as a compartmentalized house for doves, the gentle birds mentioned in Holy Scripture and recognized as symbols of peace.

- The columbarium becomes a contemporary setting for the old-time church cemetery, reminding us that the church ministers to the spiritual needs of its members – from baptism through life to death.

- The presence of a columbarium is a further witness of our faith in the resurrection, the life everlasting and the church triumphant - an appropriate resting place for the earthly remains of those who in life loved the church.

The FCPC columbarium provides approximately 200 niches, accommodating one to two urns. Inurnment will ordinarily be limited to past or present members of FCPC and members of their immediate families. The price of each niche is $2,000 including both urn(s) and granite engraving. This method of burial is not for everyone, but the meditative garden and beauty of the structure is for all. The setting allows for ease of visitation and for mediation and prayer.

The columbarium is totally self-sustaining, financed by a “Columbarium Fund” entirely separate and apart from our church’s other finances. Funding for the permanent maintenance of the columbarium including shrubbery will be the responsibility of the Columbarium Committee.

Information on burial in the columbarium is available upon request.