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Chapel Rentals

 

Rental Rules & Rates
The Chapel may be reserved for any day of the week, Monday-Sunday:

Daily, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. . . . . . . $100

Each hour before 11 a.m.
or after 3 p.m. . . . . . . . Add $50/hour

Please see the Old City Cemetery's Weddings section for wedding and wedding reception rates.

Included in all rental fees are:

Chapel
Piano and electrified pump organ
Pulpit
Ten pews, seating approximately
   50-60 people
Ringing of the bell

Not included in the rental fees is an additional “after hours” fee of $50 per hour before 11:00 a.m. and after 3:00 p.m. (for staffing requirements).

A non-refundable 50% deposit is due seven days before date of rental. Reservation is confirmed only upon payment of deposit.

The Chapel is not available for regular religious services by a specific house of worship.

Any pre-event preparations or post-event clean-up must be part of the rental period. The renter is responsible for returning all furnishings to their designated places. (This “take-down” service can be provided for $100.)

An arrangement of seasonal greens is provided. These may be replaced with greens or flowers in the containers provided, if desired.

Garlands of flowers are acceptable decorations for the Chapel railings.

All decorations, equipment, supplies, and trash must be removed from the facility at the conclusion of the event.

Nothing may be attached to the Chapel walls in any way. No decorations may be attached to the windows or placed in the window sills.

Signs, banners, and other posting materials are not allowed outside the building.

No food or drink is allowed in the Chapel, except items used in Communion or other religious sacraments.

No smoking is allowed inside the building.

Please discuss your parking needs with the Cemetery staff. Space is limited; carpooling is encouraged. (A five-passenger golf cart and driver can be provided for $100.)

The renter is responsible for any damage or loss as a consequence of the event.

The Chapel must be reserved seven days prior to the rental date. A non-refundable deposit of 50%, due with the attached form, guarantees your reservation.


 
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