Funerals

The death of a loved one is a difficult time for family members. We would be honored to help you remember and celebrate your loved one.  Please begin by contacting the funeral home of your choice.  They will contact our Pastor to help coordinate the date and plans for the final farewell of your beloved.  

 

If you have Bible verses which were meaningful to your loved one, or to your family, and hymns that you love, we will do our best to incorporate those into the service.

At this time of grief at the loss of a loved one and our joy in the resurrection, we at Immanuel seek to provide a caring community in which to celebrate a life now with God and to share memories.

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A Service of Worship

The Christian funeral is a service of worship and should involve all those present.  Funerals today are held in various places outside the church, but seldom should the locations preclude congregational participation.  The funeral serves a support function such that the religious, social, and emotional needs of the mourners are met.

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Location of Worship Service

The funerals of practicing Christians should be in the parish church, the place where their lives of worship have centered.  In this setting, congregational singing should be encouraged and participation in the prayers should be taken for granted certainly to the extent of saying “Amen” and joining in the Lord’s Prayer.

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Funeral Receptions

Due to many factors, including public health guidelines, the complexity of various dietary restrictions and limited staff to prepare and serve, Immanuel no longer provides meals after funeral services. If you would like food to be served after the service, please contact a caterer and/or work with your funeral coordinator to book a reception venue.  If you are interested in using Fromm Hall for your reception, please contact our office for availability.

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