THE COLUMBARIUM
AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The Columbarium at First United Methodist Church of Lubbock is a serene place for contemplation and a special space to gather for celebration within a beautiful courtyard. Each niche contains the ashes stored in an urn with the name of the departed loved one engraved on the front of it. As cremation has increasingly become a more popular option at the end of life, our congregation has responded by allowing the ashes of our deceased members to remain and be cared for at their church home in perpetuity.
Columbarium FAQ
What is a columbarium?
A columbarium is a place where urns of cremated human remains (cremains) are stored (inurned) in niches, with each niche storing urns for two subscribers.
Where is FUMC’s Columbarium?
It is located north of the Sanctuary and east of the Choir Suite.
Who can use the Columbarium?
Subscriptions are limited to past or present FUMC members and members of their immediate families, including spouses, parents, and children. Subscriptions are also available to Methodists ministers and their families.
Can I choose where my niche will be located?
The Columbarium Committee manages the niche assignments – assigning them on a first-come, first-served basis.
What needs to happen after the cremation?
We provide the urn for the ashes, which you will take to the funeral home or cremation service and you or they will transfer the ashes into the urn. Then you will bring the urn to the Columbarium on the day of your inurnment service.
Can a small memorial service be held in the Columbarium Area?
Yes. Inurnment services will be at the Columbarium just as they are held at a gravesite. Memorial or funeral services will be held in our worship spaces in the same manner as they are currently held for our members.
Can I visit anytime I want?
Yes. The Columbarium is accessible any time between daylight and dusk, daily.
How much does a niche in the Columbarium cost?
Each niche will hold two urns, each containing the remains of one person. The cost of the niche, two urns, engraving on the front of the niche, the fee for opening and closing the inurnment and perpetual care is $5,000.
If I only need space for one urn is the price any different?
No. You are paying for the niche and the other services that go with it, whether it is one or two urns.
How do I reserve a niche?
You may subscribe online by filling out this form or call Danny Johnston at (806) 763-4607. You will also find the Legal Documents: Rules & Regulations below.