Introduction
Bethel United Church is here to support you and work with you in honouring your loved one and in celebrating the love of God. This page provides some practical information to assist you. Bethel United Church celebrates the lives of members, adherents or people otherwise connected to this congregation, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family status or economic status. Bethel strives to be sensitive to other faith traditions when friends and family members are from outside the church.
Making Service Plans
Arrangements for a funeral or memorial service can be made by contacting the Funeral Home and/or Bethel Church Office at (306)435-2731. A service of worship – either a funeral or memorial service – may be held in the Sanctuary (capacity 350) or in the Church Hall (seating for 130). It is preferable that funerals or memorial services be held Monday to Saturday.
Rituals
Bethel United Church is happy to accommodate rituals such as Royal Canadian Legion Rights and Masonic Temple Rights in funeral services.
Memorial Receptions
Memorial Receptions may be held, following the worship service, in the Christian Education Hall. The capacity of the hall for a reception is 130. The United Church Women (UCW) will require an approximate attendance so that lunch is adequate.
Financial Matters
Helping you in this stressful time is the primary concern of the congregation, but there are financial aspects that need to be considered also. There is no differentiation made between members and adherents regarding these amounts.
Minister/Lay minister: Funeral/Memorial To be determined in consultation with presiding officiant (usually $200-$250)
Musician: $100.00
Sanctuary: $300.00 (includes $100 fee for representative from Bethel United to look after sound system etc.)
Church Hall: $ 75.00
For a memorial reception lunch, minimum amount is $6 per person.
Should these amounts present a hardship, please inform the Funeral Home Director and the minister. No family will be refused funeral services for financial reasons.
Bethel United Church has an ongoing Memorial Fund. Gifts from family and friends in memory of the loved one may be made to the Memorial Fund of Bethel United Church.