“I am Resurrection and I am Life, says the Lord. Whoever has faith in me shall have life, even though he die” (The Book of Common Prayer, 491). The proper colors for the burial service in The Episcopal Church are the same as those for Christmas and Easter: white and gold. The service is a reservoir for our grief, but it is likewise a celebration. We grieve for those we have lost, and we rejoice in the promise of new life.

If you have recently lost a loved one, or if you are in need of help with grief or loss, please call the church office at 919-467-1477.

If you have questions about the burial service at St. Paul’s, please reach out to the church office at 919-467-1477. You may also contact any of the clergy.

St. Paul’s Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden is a place for the interment of ashes in simple dignity and in surroundings that proclaim our resurrection faith. Completed in 1994, it is in an area adjacent to the southeast corner of the rear of the Chapel and includes the Columbarium, the Garden, and the Remembrance Wall. A new expansion of the St. Paul’s Memorial Garden was completed in 2024, which includes new niches along the Columbarium wall.

It is within this beautiful setting that the ashes of St. Paul’s parishioners, former parishioners, and extended family are laid to rest. Ashes can be buried in grass-covered plots, with the corresponding names being engraved in the Garden’s Memorial Markers. Alternatively, ashes may be placed within the adjoining Columbarium. Two Remembrance Walls are available for engraving the names of relatives and friends whose remains reside elsewhere. Benches and flowers provide a peaceful and contemplative setting for visitors of the Garden.

You can learn more by arranging a visit to the garden, or by viewing our presentation or downloading a brochure. Links may be found on the sidebar on this page.

To reserve a niche in the Columbarium, a grass-covered plot in the Garden, or to have a name engraved on the Remembrance Wall, please contact the church office at stpauls@stpaulscary.org or Jackie Straub at jmpstraub@aol.com.