OversightThe Kirk of Kildaire Columbarium and Memorial Garden Committee oversees the Memorial Garden. The Committee arranges for the maintenance of the Garden and ensures that repairs, enhancements and additions are consistent with the master plan for the Garden. The committee will also be responsible for maintaining a record of interments.

FeesNiches: Sealed, perpetual containers for ashes, with engraved faceplates.

Single occupant $ 1,800Double occupant $ 2,700  

The above items can be purchased with a 10% discount if purchased by September 1, 2009  and can be financed over a two year period for an additional fee of $ 100.

The purchase of niches is not considered charitable contributions.

Scattered ashes: $ 600(includes inscription on Plaque of Remembrance)

Dedications: $ 500(includes inscription on Plaque of Dedication) 

Memorial Opportunities: Within the Memorial Garden there will be a variety of permanent fixtures that can be purchased to honor or memorialize a loved one. 

Granite benches (6) $ 2,000 eachFountain    $ 5,000Sculpture(s)    $ 3,500 minimum

K I R KO F

K I L D A I R E

Kirk of Kildaire, Presbyterian200 High Meadow Dr.

Cary, NC 27511

(919) 467-4944

http://www.kirkofkildaire.org

CremationThe Presbyterian Church (USA) is fully supportive of cremation as an appropriate means of dealing with earthly remains. We believe that the body which is raised in the resurrection is a spiritual body; therefore the choice for either burial or cremation is appropriate in the Presbyterian faith. While either means may be chosen with confidence, the practice of cremation is becoming more widespread in that it is theologically and ecologically sound, as well as good stewardship.

The cost of cremation is not included in any fees listed and is not the responsibility of the Kirk of Kildaire.

C O L U M B A R I U M A N D M E M O R I A L

G A R D E N

D E S C R I P T I O NPurpose

The Kirk of Kildaire Columbarium and Memorial Garden is designed as a place of rest, meditation, and prayer, and to serve as an appropriate site for interment of human ash remains for any of God’s people. The Garden will stand as a reminder that those who went before us are not forgotten. It is hoped that this valued addition to the Kirk community will inspire reverence for this life and hope for the life to come.

ReservationsAn application may be requested and submitted to reserve a specific niche(s) for future use. A certificate will be issued, for each niche or the right to scatter ashes, upon payment.

All requests for the reservation of the niche(s) or for the scattering rights must be named on the application and confirmed on the certificate.

Plaque of RemembranceNameplates of those that have had their ashes or remains placed in the Memorial Garden will be added to and displayed on the Plaque of Remembrance. 

Plaque of DedicationFor those who want to have the name of a loved one, or themselves, as part of the memorial garden, but whose ashes or remains are not in the garden, the Dedication Plaque will bear their names 

Located at the southeast corner of the Kirk’s main sanctuary, the garden will transform the area.  There are memorial opportunities within the garden for sculptures, a fountain, and benches. The garden will have a wall for niches, and be appointed with plaques that will list those that have had their ashes placed in the garden, or will list those whose remains are elsewhere, but want to be named in the Kirk’s garden as well.