RISING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH FUNERAL POLICY
WHEN YOU HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE…Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of loss and grief. Your church wants to be there for you to minister to your needs and bring comfort to your heart. Rising Star is available to counsel and minister to you and your loved ones during this time. Please let us know any specific ways we can be of assistance to you.
In the case of funerals being held at Rising Star, please contact the church at 661-831-2567 or risingstarbaptistchurch@gmail.comto make arrangements for the funeral service at Rising Star.
In the case of the death of a family member whose funeral is being held at another church, please let us know.
This information has been put together to assist you with the practical aspects of dealing with your loss as well as to serve as Rising Star’s Funeral Policy.
Within these pages you will find the following information:
Policy
The Senior Pastor, Church Leaders and members of Rising Star Baptist Church shall be sympathetic and sensitive to the needs of families in bereavement. Condolences shall be extended to each family with our sincere regard. We recommend services planned in a manner that will console and preserve the dignity of the family. Upon the death of a family member, please contact the church office. The church can assist your family in preparing for the funeral services.
Policies:
1. Funeral Services at no cost can be held for members of the church and their immediate family (spouse, or their children) if they are an active church member attending Rising Star Church regularly or has not been absent from church for reasons unknown to the Pastor or staff for no more than 3 months.
2. Funeral Services for non-members must be at the discretion of the Church Senior Pastor for a cost of $300.00 for 2 hours for Sanctuary (only) and $500.00 if the social hall is included.
This does not include the cost of a musician (organist) or food. Unfortunately, due to the volume of funeral services held at Rising Star we will only be responsible for providing music for funerals of active members. Pastor Kevin Edwards does not usually charge (Eulogy) but, it is at his discretion.
3. The church will not cancel any major planned events (weddings, conferences, workshops, etc) to accommodate a funeral service. Weekdays are very flexible with the exception of Wednesday.
4. A Wake Hour can be scheduled at the church ONLY if the Funeral Home cannot accommodate the number of attendants.
5. The church can help the family in planning the funeral and the layout of the program but, the cost of printing the programs will be the responsibility of the family.
6. Rising Star can prepare/serve a meal for an active family member after the funeral service, at the repast of their loved one.
7. Rising Star does not charge a fee for the repast for active members; However, if a non- member family is approvedto have a funeral service at the church, the family will be responsible for the cost of the repast. The cost for a family of 50 members is $150.00, for a family of 75 members is $250.00 and for a family of 100 members is $300.00 The menu will include a meat, two vegetables, bread, punch and dessert. For larger families, the cost for the repast will vary and the amount will be determined by the Events Director.
8. All Eulogists must be pre-approved by the Senior Pastor.
9. Any video presentation must be submitted to the Media Ministry 24 hours prior to the funeral service. All presentations should be in movie format (NOT Power Point) and should not exceed five (5) minutes in length.
10. Funeral Services may be held at the church for families with no insurance at the Pastor’s discretion (not to exceed 2 hours, no repast included and, only on Mondays – Thursdays).
11. Any Pastor may perform the Eulogy if He is Ordained By a Church that Believes in the Trinity – God The Father, God The Son and God The Holy Ghost.
12. Any Pastor or Ordained Minister of Rising Star Baptist Church performing a funeral outside of its Facility must have Senior Pastors Approval, and cost if any is up to that Minister and Rising Star Baptist Church is not Responsible for any mishaps (late, Does Not perform well, Medical, accidents etc).
Senior Pastor Does Perform funerals Outside of Rising Stars Facility (a honorarium should be considered).
POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY GIVEN TIME |
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