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Rev. Janet Gaston-Petty, Chair
 A COMFORTING HAND IN TIME OF NEED
. . .
Greetings in Christ:
I pray that these Funeral Services Policy guidelines will
be a helpful resource for you and your family
during the loss of your loved one. As I close, I leave these
words of comfort with
you:
Almighty God, The One who loves and cares for us in
all seasons of our lives, we praise You and adore You.
In grief
may we find hope and in death may we be reminded of your
resurrection power. We pray for peace and strength O God.
Surround us with comfort and companionship as only You can
do. Unite
us in love and compassion as we draw closer to
You. Increase our faith and devotion to You as we lean upon
Your
Word that affirms: “The Lord is my light and salvation;
of whom shall I fear?” The
Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm
27: 1) Eternal God you are our refuge and help in the time
of trouble.
We thank you and we glorify you,
Rev. Janet Gaston Petty
Associate
Pastor of Pastoral Care
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Frequently Asked Questions
In case of death whom do I call?
Call the associate pastor
of Pastoral Care and/or the Comfort Givers Hotline. Reverend
Janet Gaston Petty is the associate pastor of Pastoral
Care.
She can be reached at her office by calling 248- 356- 1020
Extension 102.
Does the Church recommend a Funeral Home?
Yes. Steve Kemp
of Haley Funeral
Home and O.H. Pye IV are our recommended
funeral directors. They provide excellent
care and service. Haley Funeral Home's telephone number is
888-218-2442 and O. H. Pye Funeral Home’s telephone
number is 313-838-9770.
However, we will work with
the funeral director and funeral home of the deceased family’s
choice. It is our desire to best serve your family, as
an extension
of God’s love to you during this difficult time.
Whose
funeral service can be held at Hope?
Hope United Methodist
Church is in the community to serve. Members and relatives
of members may have funeral services at Hope Church. The
pastoral staff may exercise discretion in some instances.
What
rooms may I use?
Generally, Fellowship Hall is used for
the family dinner after the funeral. In case of a schedule
conflict of room space, one of the classrooms may be used
to serve the after funeral meal. The Fellowship Hall can
adequately accommodate up to 250 people. Classrooms will
accommodate up to 100 people.
Will you provide a musician?
Hope United Methodist Church
will supply an organist for the funeral service at no charge
to the family. The services of any additional musicians
(soloist, instrumentalist, etc.) must be engaged by the
family at their expense. If assistance is needed in identifying
and/or contracting suitable persons to take part in the
service, the Minister of Music is available to the family
for recommendations. The music ministry of Hope is committed
to helping the family in any way possible during this difficult
time. Be advised, however, the remuneration of soloists
(or other service participants) is the responsibility of
the family and such arrangements should be made in advance
of the funeral service. In most cases, the choirs of Hope
are available to participate in funeral services.
Can someone
other than the clergy at Hope United Methodist Church
perform the eulogy of the funeral?
The Senior Pastor and pastoral staff will use discretion.
One of the clergy staff will officiate at all funerals.
Who
is responsible for the Obituary?
The family of the deceased
is responsible for the Obituary. The funeral home will assist
you in its publication. The associate pastor of Pastoral
Care will provide you with an Order of Service, which
you will be asked to follow.
What can I expect from Hope United
Methodist Church?
As soon a message is received, you can expect a telephone
call from the clergy staff. The associate pastor
of Pastoral Care will call you and offer the services of
Hope Church. A member of the Comfort Givers Ministry will
also contact you. If you elect to have a funeral at Hope
Church, one of the clergy staff will walk you through the
funeral
process. They will:
- Provide biblical and spiritual consolation
to the family.
- Help complete the Funeral Interview Template.
- Confirm who
will do acknowledgements and/or remarks. (Limited to
two people, two minutes per person)
- Provide Order of Service
for the funeral.
If you are a member of hope United Methodist
Church and you choose to have a funeral dinner, forty (40)
dinners will be provided. Non-members are entitled to fifteen
(15) dinners. All meals over the designated
numbers will be provided at an additional
cost of $8.95.
Can I use my own Caterer?
No. For health and legal reasons
outside caterers are not allowed, however,
a list of approved Caterers will
be provided. Contact the church Business Manager
for details.
Are there any other costs?
No. However, a donation to the
Hope United Methodist is optional. Honorariums may
also be given to the musician and
officiating minister.
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