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A columbarium is an above-ground structure with small compartments or “niches” built into the structure designed to hold urns for the cremated remains of loved ones who have passed away.
A 288-niche columbarium at Normandale Lutheran Church is to be opened in fall 2023. It is found within our brand new Trinity Commons space, to the immediate south of our main parking lot.
Within the columbarium itself, there are twelve (12) 6-foot by 4-foot (6′ x 4′) sections. Each section comprises of twenty four (24) niche spaces. Each individual niche space holds the capacity for up to two (2) urns, featuring a 12-inch by 12-in (12″ x 12″) face that allows for the engraving of each designated person containing the individual’s cremains.
In addition to the columbarium, Normandale Lutheran Church also provides a wall that is adjacent to the north entry bridge. This commemorative space will list the engraving of names of loved ones in memorium.
Niches are available for purchase meeting certain criteria of eligibility for Normandale Lutheran Church:
Others may apply, provided recommendation of Normandale Lutheran Church pastoral staff.
Applications, submitted by an eligible person (“Grantee”), are currently available for completion and submission to be reviewed, approved, and agreed upon between both the Grantee and the Columbarium Committee of Normandale Lutheran Church.
Resources can be accessed electronically below or by picking up a packet in the church office.
Upon completion of these forms, you may deliver them to the church business office in person, by email or by fax as follows:
Normandale Lutheran Church
Attn: Columbarium Administrator
6100 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55436
Email:
columbarium@normluth.org
Fax:
(952) 929-2767
Please call the church business office at (952) 929-1697 for more information. Thank you!