Redeemer members in good standing and their immediate family members (mother, father, brother, or sister) may hold a funeral service at Redeemer Community Church.

A Pastor and the Hospitality Director will help guide you through this process.

Yes, we welcome pastors from other churches to officiate funeral services. Visiting pastors are asked to complete a form and submit it to the Hospitality Director in advance.

Funerals may be scheduled on any day, based on facility availability and the church calendar, with the exception of Sundays and holiday weekends. Because Sundays are reserved for regular worship gatherings and ministry activities, we are unable to host funeral services on that day. We encourage families to connect with our team as early as possible so we can help coordinate a date and time that best serves their needs.

Any flowers delivered to the church during the week of the service will be present and arranged for both the service and/or visitation. If the family chooses to have flowers displayed on the stage, all arrangements must be removed promptly after the service concludes.

We are happy to set up a livestream link in advance that you can share with family and friends.

Hosting a funeral at Redeemer involves a number of people working behind the scenes to prepare our facilities and care well for your family and guests. The baseline cost for a funeral is $1,400, which helps cover the use of our facilities and the staff support needed to prepare for and assist with the service. Depending on your family’s needs and the details of the service, there may be additional costs and our Hospitality Director will walk through all of these details with you as you plan, and we will make sure you understand any costs in advance.

We recognize that funeral expenses often come during an already difficult and overwhelming time and we never want finances to prevent a family from gathering at Redeemer to remember a loved one, and worship together. If these costs would create a significant financial hardship for your family, please let us know. We are glad to reduce or waive them when needed. Caring for one another in seasons like this is part of what it means to be the church.

For families who are able to cover the cost of the service, we are grateful for your support. These payments help Redeemer cover the expenses associated with hosting the service and allow the church’s resources to continue supporting the ministry God has entrusted to us.

Breakdown of Costs

Pastor - $250; AV - $150; Security - $250; Coordination - $250; Cleaning - $250; Facility Person - $250

Additional Costs

Recommended Compensation for Band Members - $100-$150 per person

Redeemer does not provide a full meal; however, light refreshments will be available for the family during the pre-service meeting. If you would like to arrange a meal or reception before or after the service, we are happy to provide recommendations for local caterers.

Visitations can be held in the Lower Room of the Hughes Building.

Redeemer is glad to help coordinate musicians for the service. We recommend providing each musician with an honorarium in appreciation for their time and care.

We do not allow caskets or ashes in the sanctuary. If you would like to request an exception, please reach out to the Hospitality Director.

You are welcome to choose any Scripture that is meaningful to you. If it would be helpful, we are also glad to offer a few recommended passages. A typical service includes 2-3 Scripture readings.

You are welcome to select any hymn or Christian song that holds special meaning for you and your family. There are typically 3-4 songs in a service. We know decisions about songs can be overwhelming, so we have created a bank of songs for you to consider as we begin to plan the service. Each family’s circumstance varies from the next at a service like this, so we have selected these songs to cover the spectrum of lament to hopeful declaration.