Dauphin Way UMC

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Dauphin Way UMC

• Memorial Prayer Garden
• Columbarium

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The Concept

• Meets the need of the Congregation
• Enhances Dauphin Ways Death Dying ministries
• Must be self-funded
• Enhances the campus
• Fits into the mission of the Church

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Christian Burial

• Ancient Times
• Catacombs Cathedrals
• American Protestant History
• Church Cemeteries
• United Methodist Columbaria
• Canterbury, Birmingham
• First, Montgomery
• First, Pensacola

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Dauphin Ways Plan

• Memorial Prayer Garden in sacred space between
  Sanctuary and Chapel
• Secured Gated 0pen daily for visits and
  prayers
• Part of Dauphin Way Ministry with death and dying

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The Investment

• To self-fund the plan, the investment per Niche
  is 4,000
• A Niche can hold the mortal remains of one or two
  people
• A portion of the investment will be a
  tax-deductible gift to the church

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Cost Comparison
Traditional Funeral 1 Person
2 Persons Basic Services 5,700
11,400 Casket Vault 4,900
9,800 Lot Marker 2,200
4,400 Open Grave 950
1,900 Other expenses 400
800 TOTAL 14,150 28,300
Columbarium with Cremation 1 Person 2
Persons Niche 4,000
4,000 Cremation 1,795
3,590 TOTAL 5,795 7,590
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Memorial Garden Gifts

• Fountain with Baptismal Pool
• Trees and Smaller Plants
• Benches
• Statuary
• Brick Pavers
• General Tribute Gifts

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Current Status

• 300 Niches planned
• 150 Commitments Needed to Begin
• 50 Families Committed to Concept
• 100 New Commitments Needed
• The Deadline for 150 Commitments is October 1

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Project Timeline

• November 2008 Concept Approved by Church
  Conference
• Congregational Education and Support
• November 4, 2009 Final decision by Church
  Conference

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Next Step

• Complete Letter of Agreement
• Deposit of 1,000 due by October 1
• 12 Months to Pay Balance
• Monthly payment plan of 250

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Dauphin Way UMC

• Memorial Prayer Garden
• Columbarium