First Presbyterian Church of Naples
Memorial Garden
The Church
Traditionally has been the natural repository and final resting place of the faithful. Cremation makes it possible to carry on this traditional ministry to include all members of the church. The area around the fountain has been selected as an appropriate place to develop a Memorial Garden.
The Memorial Garden provides a place of beauty and peace to house the columbarium for the inurnment of ashes for those who choose this method of burial. What is a Memorial Garden? A Memorial Garden is a wall of niches for urns containing the ashes of loved ones. The reservation of niches, like the reservation of cemetery plots, provides the funds for perpetual care and improvement. (See Section I of official documents for specific details.)
Where is it located? The Memorial Garden is located in the outer West wall of the sanctuary, under the round stained glass window and around the fountain area. The area is surrounded by a hedge for privacy. Benches are provided for sitting in quiet meditation. Entrance is gained by a path on the North side of the garden. Eligibility? The Memorial Garden is available for inurnment for members of The First Presbyterian Church of Naples and their families. Any other person, regardless of race, color, or national origin, may use the Memorial Garden based on availability and approval by the Committee.
How is the memorial garden financed? The Memorial Garden is self-sustaining, financed by a Memorial Garden Fund entirely separate from our church’s other finances. This fund is administered by The Session. How much does it cost? Initially the Memorial Garden will have 165 columbarium niches. Each niche holds two urns. Niches are available for purchase as follows: Niche for member $2,000 Niche for non-member $2,300 Scattering of ashes or Burial at Sea for member $750 for non-member $1,000
How do I apply? Anyone desiring to purchase a Burial Right in the Memorial Garden, either for immediate use or as a Preneed Contract, submits a written application. Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Memorial Garden will be available at the time of application. Based upon the information contained in the application and the conditions outlined in the Rules and Regulations, the Memorial Garden Committee will approve applications that meet the required credentials.
First Presbyterian Church of Naples 250 Sixth Street South, Naples, Florida 34102 Phone: 239.262.1311 Fax: 239.262.1275 E-mail: fpc@fpcnaples.org Website: www.fpcnaples.org