Columbarium Inurnment

A Quiet Place that Lifts our Sights

In life and death we belong to God

This foundational belief has framed the hope of Christ-followers in every generation - and its truth beckons us to reflect on the grace of God, the power of belonging and our Christian view of eternity.

With a passion to convey these realities in a tangible, grace-filled way the Session of Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration proposes an elegantly designed Columbarium -- a tranquil home for the cremated remains of deceased members, their immediate families, and other Christ-followers.

The Celebration Resurrection Chapel and Memorial Courtyard will anchor the triangle of property at the corners of Celebration Avenue and Mulberry Street - in the luminescence of the existing Ascension stained glass window. Its warm, simple design will encourage us to remember in reverence and solitude that our loved ones, though absent from us, await us and remain with our Lord for eternity.

Please call the church office and arrange for a Resurrection Chapel representative to meet and help you learn more about the Columbarium and Courtyard, the estimated construction completion date along with the special introductory Niche pricing available to CommPres members.

Answers to questions we have been asked . . .

Q. What is a “Columbarium?”
A. It is an ancient Latin word for “dove nest.” Today it designates a place that holds the cremains of our loved ones in individual “niches.”

Q. Is cremation acceptable to God? resurrection.
A. Scripture informs us that God created us from dust and to dust we will return. Whether we are buried or cremated, God will fulfill his promise for our resurrection.

Q. Why should we or our loved ones be inurned in Celebration?
A. The location on church grounds simplifies visitation of inurned loved ones. Rather than adding distance and travel time, visitation may, for example, coincide with Celebration visitation.

Q. We love this Columbarium, but we have reserved a niche somewhere else.
A. One advantage of cremation is the ability to place a portion of the ashes in more than one meaningful location.

Q. How affordable is it?
A. The average burial today costs approximately $16,000. In addition to costing only one-third of this average, each niche holds two (2) urns.

Q. Will the Resurrection Chapel and Memorial Courtyard (Columbarium) be secure?access.
A. The building is secure by lock and the walled-in, gated courtyard has controlled

Q. Will Celebration have a cemetery one day?
A. No. The town's master plan prohibits it.

Q. Do I own the niche?
A. The buyer receives a right-to-use, non-transferable License.

Q. Will there be additional maintenance fees?
A. No, the Columbarium is maintained in perpetuity.