Funeral Planning

Our Christian faith calls us to witness, even in death, the new life that God gives in Christ through his death and resurrection. We have prepared this funeral planning booklet to help you and your family prepare in advance. It will enable your family to understand your wishes and relieve them of the burden of making these decisions for you in their grief. 

The booklet is divided into the following parts:

First and foremost, Christian burial is an act of worship wherein we glorify God for the gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Second, it is a time when members of the Body of Christ gather to comfort one another and to offer mutual assurance of God’s abiding love. Third, it is a liturgy of celebration whereby we give thanks for a deceased loved one and commend that person to the care of our loving God. 

In preparation for Christian burial, please to speak with your clergy about your wishes. This PDF form can be filled out and kept on file here at the church. We also encourage you to consider making a planned gift to your SLATE community.