The Columbarium at Shepherd of the Valley

Question 1

Columbarium Costs

Answer

Niches
Columbarium niches are companion niches, which means that the cremains of up to two (2) decedents may be stored in each niche.

Each niche, whether used for one (1) or two (2) cremains, is $2,100.

Current Costs
The cost for the niche, $2,100, includes a marble inscription plate. The cost for engraving names and dates onto the plate is not included, and will be charged at the prevailing cost at the time of inurnment and engraving.

Engraving Costs
One name and date engraved: $175 per niche front + shipping Two names and dates engraved: $235 per niche front + shipping

See niche map

Question 2

Steps to Secure a Niche

Answer

1. Request a Columbarium Packet from the Welcome Center, pastoral staff, or the church office.

2. Review the Columbarium Packet’s materials.

3. Complete the Reservation Form, found in the packet, and include payment. Checks can be made out to “SOTV Columbarium.”

4. Upon acceptance and confirmation of the reservation, you will receive the Certificate of Inurnment Rights.

5. Pursuant to inurnment, an Inscription Order Form is to be completed by the decedent’s representative with exact name and dates of birth and death.

Question 3

Memorial Plaques

Answer

Shepherd’s Columbarium and Memorial Garden offers memorials that can honor parents, family members, friends, or for yourself if your remains will be at another location.

Each memorial will be etched into a 4” x 8” plaque, affixed to a granite marker, located in front of the water feature in the center of the garden area. Each plaque can be purchased for $500, and includes engraving. You can memorialize one person, a couple, or a family.

The plaques will accommodate four lines of text with 23 characters per line (including spaces).

View memorial reservation form

See niche map

Question 4

Downloads

Answer

Brochure Niche Reservation Form Columbarium Niche Map View memorial reservation form Memorial Plaque Map

Question 5

Columbarium Costs

Answer

Niches
Columbarium niches are companion niches, which means that the cremains of up to two (2) decedents may be stored in each niche.

Each niche, whether used for one (1) or two (2) cremains, is $2,100.

Current Costs
The cost for the niche, $2,100, includes a marble inscription plate. The cost for engraving names and dates onto the plate is not included, and will be charged at the prevailing cost at the time of inurnment and engraving.

Engraving Costs
One name and date engraved: $175 per niche front + shipping Two names and dates engraved: $235 per niche front + shipping

See niche map

Question 6

Steps to Secure a Niche

Answer

1. Request a Columbarium Packet from the Welcome Center, pastoral staff, or the church office.

2. Review the Columbarium Packet’s materials.

3. Complete the Reservation Form, found in the packet, and include payment. Checks can be made out to “SOTV Columbarium.”

4. Upon acceptance and confirmation of the reservation, you will receive the Certificate of Inurnment Rights.

5. Pursuant to inurnment, an Inscription Order Form is to be completed by the decedent’s representative with exact name and dates of birth and death.

Question 7

Memorial Plaques

Answer

Shepherd’s Columbarium and Memorial Garden offers memorials that can honor parents, family members, friends, or for yourself if your remains will be at another location.

Each memorial will be etched into a 4” x 8” plaque, affixed to a granite marker, located in front of the water feature in the center of the garden area. Each plaque can be purchased for $500, and includes engraving. You can memorialize one person, a couple, or a family.

The plaques will accommodate four lines of text with 23 characters per line (including spaces).

View memorial reservation form

See niche map

Question 8

Downloads

Answer

Brochure Niche Reservation Form Columbarium Niche Map View memorial reservation form Memorial Plaque Map

The Columbarium at Shepherd of the Valley

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