Perfect Peace Columbarium

Christ Church’s Perfect Peace Columbarium is a permanent structure with niches that house the cremains of members of our church family. 


An extension of our church, the columbarium provides a tranquil setting where those who have worshiped and prayed alongside us are remembered. 


Our columbarium, accessible only from within the building, provides a secure and private space for families and friends to gather, remember loved ones, and reflect. The garden setting offers a peaceful space at the heart of our campus, especially meaningful for those whose lives are deeply connected with Christ Church’s mission.

Q&As

  • Why choose the Perfect Peace Columbarium?
    • There is a long history of churches providing space on their grounds for burial or inurnment

    • It brings family members to the church for comfort and support as they remember their loved ones. It is dignified, secure and convenient for memorial services.

    • Cremation is not in conflict with the beliefs of the Global Methodist church, and the cost of creamtion and securing a niche in the Perfect Peace Columbarium is less expensive than purchasing a casket, vault, and a memorial burial site.
  • Who can reserve a niche in the columbarium?

    Niches in the columbarium are available only to:


    • Members or past members of Christ Church
    • Ministers or past ministers of Christ Church
    • Family members of the above (spouse, chiildren or stepchildren and spouse of children or stepchildren)

    The Columbarium Committee has the authority to approve or deny requests and exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

  • What is the fee for inurnment in a niche?
    • The cost for an individual to be inurned in the Perfect Peace Columbarium is $2,400. Each niche is designed to hold two urns, accommodating the cremains of two individuals within the same space if desired.
  • What is included in the fee?
    • Columbarium niches are the property of Christ Church and therefore cannot be purchased. The fee covers the perpetual use of a niche, the church's standard urn, the opening and closing of the niche, and engraving the deceased's full legal name, birth date and death date on the niche face.
  • How do I reserve a niche?
    • Email Diane Oswald at [email protected] or call her the the church (979)690-4673. She will provide an "application to purchase a right of inurnment" and answer any additional questions.
  • How can loved ones visit the columbarium to show their respect?
    • Access to the columbarium is available through Christ Church's Commons doors during normal church business hours (Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and on Sunday 7am-2pm) or by appointment (email [email protected] and [email protected] to make arrangements).
  • How is the columbarium at Christ Church paid for?
    • The columbarium's construction was funded within the larger sanctuary project, and plant care is included in the campus-wide landscaping agreement. Beyond these costs at the church's expensem no church operating funds have been used for its upkeep. Columbarium expenses are primarily paid for through the purchase of niches.
  • What if I have additional questions?