Funerals
“So it shall be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. ” Paul to the Corinthian believers
The power of our faith is seen most clearly in life’s painful moments. Death is one of those. When we face death – our own or that of someone we love – we want to be prepared to think God’s thoughts with him. We want to be sorrowful in all the right ways. And we want to be appropriately joyful because of the hope we have in Christ.
Practical Considerations
When death is near your minister or your church’s elders are expecting you to contact them. The time of day or night does not matter. Their experience will be of benefit to you.
Brentwood Oaks Church Fees: No honoraria need be offered to those officiating at a funeral and none are expected. There will be no charge for using the church’s facilities for the funeral.
If prior arrangements have been made with a particular funeral service, call them. They answer their phones 24 hours a day. If a death occurs in a health care facility, the administrators will make these calls for you. All you will need to do is sign some release forms. Once you have contacted a funeral service, call your minister. He can be a source of strength and wisdom for you as you make important decisions. If you don’t have a minister you feel you can call, the ministers at Brentwood Oaks will be honored to help you.
In Austin, a funeral arranged through a local funeral home may vary in price from $2,000 to $14,000. With careful planning, a service will be memorable without being unreasonably expensive. If you were to find it desirable, a minister with experience will be happy to accompany you on your visit with the funeral service to provide useful advice.
Casket cost can be reduced significantly by purchasing from a casket discount service. You are permitted by Texas law to purchase a casket from any source and have it delivered to the Funeral home you have chosen.
You may wish to pre-plan a funeral as one way of easing the burden on family in a difficult moment. Contact a Funeral Director from local Austin firms to secure this service.
The worship areas at Brentwood Oaks are often used for both funeral and memorial services. Local funeral directors are familiar with our facility and will accommodate your wishes in this matter. As a practical consideration, it is wise to avoid scheduling a service on weekdays between the hours of 2 and 4 pm since we have heavy traffic on the property associated with parents picking up their children from Brentwood Christian School. When considering a weekday funeral, plase consult the Church Office (512.835.5980)for guidelines.