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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 950 Seventh St - Clermont FL 34711
MEMORIAL PRAYER GARDEN INTERMENT AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this day of , 20 between the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF CLERMONT FL (herein called “The Church”) and
Name (hereinafter called “The Participant”)
Address Phone Relationship to Deceased Fees: FUMC Members $500 and Non-Members $700 The Church acknowledges receipt of the sum of $ from and gives permission to The Participant to have placed in the Memorial Garden the ashes of:
Name (as to be engraved on nameplate i.e. First, Middle Initial, “Nickname”, Last)
Date of Birth
Date of Death (if deceased)
(hereinafter called “The Designee”) subject to and upon the Terms and Conditions set forth on the reverse side hereof. The Participant acknowledges reading and understanding the terms and conditions and agrees to be bound thereby.
Signed by:
First UMC of Clermont FL Participant
Representative
In order for placement of spouse’s nameplate to be mounted together, prepayment for the surviving spouse is necessary. Do you desire this option? Yes No Ashes Received:
Placement:
Date:
Date:
Type: Scattering
Direct Burial
by Name and Title
Biodegradable Cloth
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FUMC-CLERMONT MEMORIAL PRAYER GARDEN CONDITIONS FOR PLACEMENT OF ASHES
1. Ashes submitted for placement in the Garden will be distributed and placed without container in a manner that in the course of time, they will be returned to a natural earthly condition in keeping with the scriptural reminder of “ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST”. 2. The Church or a designated Committee within The Church reserves the right to designate the place within the Garden where disposition of Cremains will occur. 3. Cremains may not be exhumed or removed. Placements in the Garden are restricted to Human cremains. 4. Payment here under will be used exclusively for operation and improvement of the Memorial Prayer Garden. No property right of any kind is acquired by or through participation in this agreement. 5. In lieu of individual markers, The Church or controlling committee shall erect a community plaque(s) showing names, year of birth and year of death of The Designee only. A permanent record of placements will be maintained, kept in the Church office, listing name, date of birth and date of death. 6. Flowers and other memorial decorations other than those supplied by The Church or controlling committee are not permitted at any time. 7. Arrangements for placement shall be made through the Church office and subject to favorable weather. 8. If a parent is a member of First United Methodist Church, the member’s fee will be applied for placement of a child up to 16 years of age. 9. For placement of a child aged 17 years or older, if not a member of First United Methodist Church, the non-members fee will be charged. 10. The Church reserves the right to alter these terms and conditions regarding The Memorial Prayer Garden from time to time, all of which bind all The Participants upon their being sent written notification thereof. The Church and those acting on its behalf shall not be liable for damage to ashes or loss or any kind unless intentionally caused by The Church.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 950 Seventh St - Clermont FL 34711
MEMORIAL PRAYER GARDEN FEES
The First United Methodist Church’s Memorial Prayer Garden will be a serene resting place for the cremains of those who loved the Lord, serving Him and the Church during their lifetime as well as, a tranquil place for prayer and meditation. Interment in the Memorial Prayer Garden is available to all members of FUMC-Clermont, their families and friends. Fees are as follows: 1. Interment in the garden:
Church Members - $500,
Non-Members - $700
The above interment fees include: a. An engraved nameplate showing Person’s name, date of birth and date of death. An adjoining spouse’s nameplate is available if requested when making prearrangements. b. Placement service:
A short prayer service with Pastor and a MG committee member or another designated person...family attendance is optional. Ashes may be scattered or placed directly in the soil of the garden, some may prefer burial in biodegradable cloth. Scheduling should be arranged through the church office.
2. If you would like a nameplate in the Garden to honor someone who is interred elsewhere, the fee is $250 for Church members and $350 for Non-members.
If you would like to support this project or have cremains placed in the garden, please check one or more below and return this form, with your payment enclosed, to the church office. I would like to have cremated remains placed in the garden and name placed on engraved nameplate. Please complete Interment Agreement I would like to have an engraved nameplate(s) placed in the garden in memory of a loved one.
Please include list of name(s), date of birth(s) and date of death(s).
I would like to donate $100.00 in honor and memory of the following friend or loved one: Name: I would like to donate $
in support of the Garden .
Please make all checks payable to FUMC-Clermont and include the following: Name:
Phone:
Date: