Funerals at St. Gregory’s
If you recently lost a loved one, our hearts and prayers go out to you during this time of grief. Jesus himself grieved over the loss of his friend, Lazarus. Grief is therefore, not un-Christian. The very love we have for each other brings deep sorrow when we are parted by death.
“I am Resurrection and I am Life, says the Lord.
Whoever has faith in me shall have life,
even though he die.
And everyone who has life,
and has committed himself to me in faith,
shall not die for ever. ”
A funeral service holds space for the living and the dead to remember the promise of the resurrection. Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we too will be raised from the dead. Funeral services are therefore rooted in the promise of the resurrection. In the face of real grief, we hold fast to Christ’s promise:
During a burial service we hold fast to the promise once written by Paul to the Romans: “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation shall separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord'“ (Romans 8:38).
Saint Gregory’s is honored to hold a burial service for your loved one. Anyone can request a funeral service at Saint Gregory’s. To begin planning for a funeral, see the forms below and email the church office to request a meeting with our priest.
While no one likes to dwell on the thought of burial, it is very helpful to plan a burial service when you or your loved one is still alive so that among the multitude of tasks facing survivors, this detail is taken care of. To begin planning for your or a loved one’s funeral, see the forms below and email the church office to schedule an appointment with our priest.
The Columbarium at St. Gregory’s
End-of-Life Planning
We strongly encourage you to consult with legal experts in making end-of-life arrangements. That said, our priest would be happy to offer you spiritual support while you make end-of-life decisions. Below are forms that can help you in this process. Email the office to schedule a time to meet with our priest.
Our former Pastor, Mother Liz Costello interviews parishioner Mike Guyerson on how to make end-of-life arrangements. This program is a helpful starting point for thinking through end-of-life plans.
Legacy Giving
Legacy giving is a special way to leave your mark on St. Gregory’s, one we are grateful for. If you are considering making a gift to the church as a part of your end-of-life planning, you can complete this form.