Even when we see it coming, it always comes as a surprise.  We are never completely prepared to say goodbye to friend or loved one when they depart this life. 

How we say goodbye, how we work together to honor, remember, and give thanks for a loved one matters greatly.  This deeply loving, sacred work allows us to continue our journey with grace and courage, until one day we are reunited, we pray, with those we love yet see no longer. 

The Rector and Director of Music of Ascension Memorial Church work closely with family members to plan every detail of the service, most often guided by The Burial Office of The Book of Common Prayer.  Whether the service is a funeral, a memorial, a committal, or a celebration of life, we strive in every way possible to accommodate the wishes of the family as they prepare to say good bye.  Among the services provided by Ascension Memorial Church, the sacred responsibility of properly honoring a loved one as they depart this life holds the place of greatest importance.  For more information about scheduling a funeral or memorial service contact the parish administrator.