With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. —A Brief Statement of Faith

In life and in death, we belong to God. God cares for us before we are brought into this world, sustains us through all our earthly days, and holds us with everlasting arms when this life is over. For a Christian, death should not be feared. Nonetheless, planning one’s funeral is not something most of us relish.

In the Presbyterian Church, funerals and memorial services are services that witness to the resurrection hope we have in Jesus Christ. Therefore, they are not dreary, mournful affairs but an opportunity to give thanks to God for life and to look ahead to that time when God’s reign will be fully realized, and we will be with God. The Funeral Planning Guide below will help you plan for your own or a loved one’s funeral. Contact the church office at 502-896-1791 if you have any questions.