Message from Duncan and link to funeral form will go here
The liturgy for the dead is an Easter liturgy. It finds all its meaning in the resurrection. Just as Jesus was raised from the dead, we, too, shall be raised.
The liturgy, therefore, is characterized by its joy, in the certainty that “neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39)
This joy, however, does not make human grief unchristian. The very love we have for each other in Christ brings deep sorrow when we are parted by death. Jesus himself wept at the grave of his friend. So, while we rejoice that one we love has entered into the nearer presence of our Lord, we sorrow in sympathy with those who mourn.
St. John's Columbarium
Burial in our columbarium garden is available. Ashes may be interred in a niche or spread in specially designated areas. All columbarium fees include a plaque with the deceased’s name, birth year and death year.
Reception Info
St. John’s has an active funeral guild. The Samaritan Guild is available to host receptions, to answer questions about funeral norms and provide support to the family. For more information, email churchoffice@stjohnsmontgomery.org