What is the Columbarium?

The Columbarium and Memorial Garden is a uniquely designed final earthly resting place within the church grounds. Surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation, it provides a peaceful place for HCL families to reflect, meditate, pray and worship.

WHY PURCHASE A NICHE?

• Cremation is theologically sound and environmentally friendly.

• Your final resting place will be at your church home, where friends and family will be able to visit, reflect, meditate, worship, relax, and be renewed.

• You can plan a beautiful memorial service in the church sanctuary immediately followed by inurnment. Many options are available.

BENEFITS

• Purchasing a niche in advance is a wise investment offering protection from rising costs.

• Preplanning a final resting place is a gift of love to your family. It is one less decision to be made while dealing with the loss of a loved one.

• You will have peace of mind knowing this decision has been made.

Columbarium Updates

In 2021, the vision of a Columbarium and Memorial Garden at HCLC became a reality. The HCLC Columbarium and Memorial Garden provides a structure which contains openings, called niches, which house cremated remains of members of the HCLC family.  It is a visible sign that the church cares for its members from birth to death and eternal life.

The initial phase of the HCLC Columbarium and Memorial Garden provides for 162 niches. An additional 324 niches were added in 2023. The Columbarium and Memorial Garden is owned by HCLC, administered by the HCL Foundation, and is managed by the Columbarium and Memorial Garden Committee.

For questions, or to purchase a niche, please contact the Church Office at 414-529-6700. In addition to the below links, Columbarium Policies and Procedures and application forms can also be found at the Information Counter in the church atrium.

Columbarium information packet

Click the links below to view and/or download PDF documents that comprise the packet:

Policies and Procedures

Appendix A: Columbarium Application Form

Appendix B: Niche Pricing

Appendix C: Certificate of Inurnment Rights

Appendix D: Niche Layout and Selection

Appendix E: Your Inscription Instructions

Change Form - Subscriber Contact Information

If you plan to make an application

1. Complete these documents:

   • Appendix A - Columbarium Application Form

   • Appendix C - Certificate of Inurnment Rights

   • Appendix E - Your Inscription Instructions

2. Select niche location(s) preference.

3. Enclose payment to “Hales Corners Lutheran Church.”

4. Deliver or mail packet to church office.