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To Make Arrangements:
Contact: LLCC
11037 Thumb Lake Road
Boyne Falls, Michigan 49713
231-549-2728
lakelouise@lakelouisecommunity.org
Contact the Executive Director in advance to schedule an inhumation. Services at the Memorial Garden and in Strong Chapel are scheduled from early spring into the late fall, and in such a way that they are not interrupted and do not conflict with other activities on the grounds.
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Inhumation:
Lake Louise practices inhumation rather than interment. Inhumation takes place without urns or containers of any kind. Ashes are placed directly into the soil. Inhumation sites are not marked. A family member, friend or pastor may officiate at the inhumation. Lake Louise staff will prepare the site beforehand.
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Bronze Nameplate in Strong Chapel and Biography:
A simple bronze nameplate is placed on the plaque in Strong Chapel. Titles and dates are not included. The Memorial Garden Committee collects birth and death dates and a brief biography (including a picture, if desired) of not more than one page in length for inclusion in the Memorial Book kept at Lake Louise. The Lake Louise Christian Community does not maintain other burial records.
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Fees:
A $300 fee payable to Lake Louise Christian Community covers expenses related to the inhumation, nameplate, memorial book and perpetual care of the Chapel and Memorial Garden, and may be prepaid. There are additional fees for a memorial tree or reception.
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Memorial Grove
An evergreen tree common to northern Michigan forests may be dedicated in the Memorial Grove east of the Memorial Garden, along with a small brass plaque with the name and the dates of birth and death. Arrangements are handled by Lake Louise staff. A $200 fee defrays expenses related to the tree, planting, plaque and perpetual care.
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Reception
A reception for family and friends may be arranged after an inhumation at an additional charge.
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Visitation:
Persons visiting the Memorial Garden or Grove must sign in and obtain a visitor’s badge at the Lake Louise Christian Community Office. Turn right upon entering the grounds, and follow the signs to the first building on the right.