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KIMBALL MEMORIAL LUTHERAN
WHAT IS A COLUMBARIUM?
The word Columbarium is derived from the Latin term Columba, meaning "dovecote or dwelling place of a dove." In Christian tradition, the dove, of course, has long symbolized the embodiment of the Holy Spirit. It is a place of contemplation, remembrance, and prayer.
A Columbarium is a permanent structure comprised of small vaults or niches to contain cremated remains (cremains). It can be an indoor or outdoor wall, an entire building, a room, a wall along a corridor or a series of special alcoves or halls in a mausoleum, chapel or other dedicated property. A niche is a recessed compartment designed to hold urns.
A Columbarium is an extension of the church where those who have worshipped and prayed together in life now await the resurrection of the body. It provides a final resting place with special meaning for church members for whom involvement in the church was an important part of life on earth. It is considered a blessing for a Christian to dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
WHO MAY CHOOSE TO USE THE COLUMBARIUM?
Who Is Eligible To Be Inurned In The Columbarium?
Current or former members, current or former pastors, legal spouses of members or pastors, adopted, step, and/or birth children and grandchildren of members or pastors, and parents or step-parents of members or pastors of Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church may use the Columbarium. Interment of noneligible individuals must be approved by the Columbarium committee, exceptions granted will be limited. Please direct all questions to a member of the committee.
How Are Columbarium Niches Reserved? Columbarium Reservation and Purchase Forms are available in the church office, or from the chair of the Columbarium Committee. A Columbarium Contract is issued when completed forms and appropriate fees are returned to the church office.
COLUMBARIUM AT KIMBALL MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
