The Memorial Garden is a loving place of Remembrance, Tranquility and Solitude. It was created to serve the needs of our church members, former members and their family.
The PCBV Memorial Garden contains a Columbarium, Ash Garden, and a Memorial Wall.
Columbarium: The Columbarium is available for the internment of cremated remains of a church member, former member or family member. Please contact the Pastor for additional information and pricing.
Memorial Wall: The Memorial Wall is for Memorializing any church member, former member or family member with a final resting place other than the PCBV Memorial Garden.
Ash Garden: The ashes or cremains of any church member, former member or family member maybe scattered in the Scattering Area. There is no charge for this. If desired, a name plate may be ordered through the church office for a small charge and a member of the Memorial Garden Committee will attach it to the Ash Garden Plaque.
Columbarium & Ash Garden Advantages
- A columbarium allows God’s people to be buried (Interred) on church grounds.
- Historically the church has been the final resting place for its members. We offer this advantage at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista.
- Rising costs of a conventional cemetery burial has made cremation a popular alternative. Our not-for-profit status provides the lowest possible costs.
- For most of us, Bella Vista is now our home. This church is a major part of our lives. Why not select our columbarium as your final resting place?
- For additional information and pricing, please contact a Memorial Garden Committee member or a pastor.
Memorial Garden FAQ
- The Memorial Garden was started as a vision for our church.
- The Ash Garden, completed in 2012, was the first part of the vision to be completed.
- A Memorial Garden Committee was formed to develop a Master Plan and raise funding to enhance and expand the Memorial Garden offering. After two years of work the current Memorial Garden was completed in December 2015.
- A Master Plan is in place which contains additions for more Columbarium and Memorial Walls as well as additional pathways and meditation areas.
- Funding for the Memorial Garden came from Member Gifts and various committees within the church.
- Additional funding comes when “Memorial Garden” is written on a check or envelope of money in memory of a deceased friend or family member.
- It was created as a place of peace and remembrance for our members and as a legacy for future generations.
