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The Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden, located in the southwest corner of the church property, is a part of the total ministry of our church. It provides quiet meditation areas for individuals to use for rest, spiritual renewal, and discernment of hope. As we remember our loved ones, offering their memory to God, and contemplate our own spiritual journeys, we may experience a healing love that renews our faith and releases us to living again in a new way.

NICHES AND PLAQUES

Niches provide space for the cremains of a loved one. The existing saltillo tile is removed and the cremains are placed inside. A granite plaque with the name, date of birth and death is placed over the niche.

The west wall of the garden provides a designated area for burial of cremains in the ground directly beneath the wall. Granite plaques are mounted on the west wall, to provide a place for the name of the loved one, along with the date of birth and death.

The inside wall of the chapel in the garden provides a place for bronze plaques honoring the memory of loved ones interred elsewhere. The plaques list the name of the loved one, along with the date of birth and death.

The round planter in the center of the garden provides a place to honor the memory of infants under one year old. The turquoise and gold plaques, listing the name and date of birth and death, are placed around the outside of the planter. Inside it, flowers are planted and tended by volunteers, including those who have purchased a plaque in their baby’s memory.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

One way to remember our loved ones is to give a gift in their memory. The Memorial Gardens and Garden Chapel were constructed with the help of such gifts. Memorial gifts are still welcomed to provide for the continuing maintenance and care of the this ministry.

FOR INFORMATION

For further information regarding this facility, contact the church office (297-2062). A packet is available for those interested in purchasing a niche or wall plaque.

St. Mark’s clergy are also available to assist in memorial or funeral planning.

For additional information, please contact our church office at 520.297.2062 or e-mail us.