The Worship Space

Our Sanctuary accommodates 1000 people. The Historic Sanctuary can accommodate up to 100. The Memorial Garden can accommodate a service of committal for a small group of family and friends. The Welcome Center will be set aside as a place for family to gather and pray prior to the service.

 

Reception
The Funeral Reception Guild may offer the family a reception after a funeral, memorial service, or graveside service held on the premises of Roswell Presbyterian Church. The pastor will work to secure a reception if this is desired pending the availability of the funeral reception guild.

Reception Space
Use of technology outside of the worship space (i.e. Narthex) is limited to use of the TV in the Courtyard Room for the purpose of showing pictures, etc., but must be organized and supervised and carried out by the family.

Technology use for the Service
Occasionally, families want there to be audio recordings, livestream, audio/video during their memorial service. As part of the service (in the main Sanctuary), an A/V technician will be available to handle the sound needs. This service is provided to the families at no charge.

Fees, Honoraria and Donations
There is no charge for the use of the church for memorial services or funerals, nor do the pastors, organist, or sound technician expect payment for conducting services. Support of the bereaved families is a ministry of the church and the pastors.

Many times families want to express their appreciation for the pastor, organist, and/or sound technician, in which case an honorarium can be given at the discretion of the family. This honorarium can be given directly to the recipient.

Many request that friends and family members contribute memorial gifts to the church or to other causes in lieu of flowers.

If the family wants to have additional musicians, soloists, or inclusion of livestream, there will be an additional fee.

Amounts are approximate. These fees should be paid directly to the soloist/instrumentalist/live stream operator.

  • Soloist: $175 (minimum fee)

  • Guest instrumentalist: $225 (minimum fee)

  • Livestream operator: $75/hr (minimum 2.5 hours)

There is no fee for the reception that the RPC Funeral Guild provides, however, a donation is always welcome to offset the cost of the food and beverages. That donation would be paid directly to the church, click here.