Columbarium and Memorial Garden

Plainfield UMC's Columbarium is an area of permanent niches for the interment of cremated remains.

Columbarium and Memorial Garden at Plainfield United Methodist Church

At Plainfield United Methodist Church, we offer a simple, dignified option for a final resting place through our Columbarium and Memorial Garden, providing peace for families in a time of need. The columbarium, dedicated in April 2010, serves as a sacred space, thoughtfully located just south of Door #14, adjacent to our Chapel. It holds 64 niches, each designed to receive the cremated remains of one or two loved ones. Each niche includes two urns, with a black granite cover, engraved with the name and dates of the departed.


This columbarium offers a caring and ecologically sound choice for those who seek a meaningful alternative to traditional burial. By offering a safe and economical option, it honors our belief in eternal life, affirming a respectful and sacred place for those we cherish.


The cost for a niche is $2,500, which covers two sets of remains and includes engraving. For single-use, the cost is $2,250. Currently, only 14 niches remain available, so we encourage families to consider this opportunity now.


If you would like more information, please complete the form below, and a Columbarium Committee member will reach out to provide assistance.