funeral receptions at Grace

For none of us liveth to himself,

and no man dieth to himself.

For if we live, we live unto the Lord.

and if we die, we die unto the Lord.

Whether we live, therefore, or die, we are the Lord's

The members of the Funeral Reception Committee at Grace Church offer our heartfelt condolences on your loss.  In the difficult days ahead we are prepared to do whatever we can to assist you in your time of grief.  As the Holy Spirit comforts you and your family and friends, the Funeral Reception Committee stands ready to extend the hospitality of Grace Church to those who have come to your loved one’s funeral.

Please look over the following suggestions, and a member of the committee will contact you soon to discuss arrangements.

·        For services at which more than 50 attendees are expected, or a sit-down meal is desired, Grace Church’s Parish Hall can be used to accommodate gatherings up to 200 people.  The Parish Hall, located in the building behind the church, has a full-sized kitchen (no freezer) and a handicapped-accessible bathroom.

·        There are three kinds of receptions, depending on the time of day at which the funeral is scheduled:

• Light refreshments – cookies/bars, crudités, punch, coffee/tea service.

  • These are provided by the Funeral Reception Committee in hospitable outreach to the community. 

• Simple meals (seated or not) – sandwiches OR soup and bread, cookies, punch, coffee/tea service.

  • If a simple meal is desired, the family of the deceased is welcome to provide the food for the reception, or the committee can provide this at cost.

• Full (catered) meals.  

  • Should you prefer to have a full meal, we can provide you with a list of caterers and will assist your caterer with set-up and serving, if desired.  Your caterer will be provided with Parish Hall usage guidelines, with which they will be expected to comply.

·        The Committee can also provide:

1.  a simple floral arrangement, or work with your florist;

2.      a table on which you can display memorabilia;

3.      candelabra(s) and candles;

4.      white tablecloths;

5.      anything else to help you personalize the reception.

We hope that this information has been helpful to you.  A committee member will contact you shortly to finalize arrangements.  Again, our deepest sympathies on your bereavement.