The cycles of life impact us in countless ways, perhaps none more profoundly than the death of someone we love. In faith and hope, we send our loved ones into the promise of eternal rest. The memorial garden at Abundant Life Lutheran Church offers an alternative burial arrangement for those who have passed from this life to the next.

 

The proximity of this resting place to the church is a tangible reminder of the spirit embodied in the great cloud of witnesses of which we, too, are a part. A visit to the church for worship or other activities, provides an opportunity to sit, reflect, meditate, and pray—to feel the comfort of the divine presence, to sense the interconnectedness of all of life, to rest in God’s grace and consolation.

 

The garden is available to members and friends of the congregation, as well as those in the East St. Paul and neighbouring communities. It is designed to receive the cremated remains of your deceased loved ones. The ashes are placed directly into the soil of the garden and will compost over the course of several months—earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.