Funeral Services

A Presbyterian funeral is called a “Service of Witness to the Resurrection,” which emphasizes our focus at the time of death on the everlasting promises of God in Jesus Christ.  Normally, such services are held in the sanctuary, with a committal service afterwards.  However, some families choose to hold only a graveside service or a memorial service in another setting appropriate for the family.   
 
Our church seeks to support families and members when death occurs and beyond that time.  With prayers and expressions of love, our calling as the body of Christ is to grieve together, but we do “not grieve as others who have no hope” (I Thessalonians 4:13).    
 
First Presbyterian Church encourages its members to indicate their funeral wishes in advance.  You may request a funeral form from the church office or download and print a copy from our Forms Page.  The completed form will be placed on file and remain confidential.  You may update this information at any time.