Planning Your Loved One’s Funeral or Memorial Service

Welcome to the Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church. We are happy to help you as you plan your loved one’s sacred rite of passage and honor the life with a special Memorial Service. Our facilities can accommodate the memorial service and a reception, if you choose..

Please familiarize yourself with our facilities and amenities, as well as, our guidelines and requirements for use. These are outlined on this website under Our Facilities and Renting our Facilities.

We encourage you to schedule a tour of our lovely church sanctuary and/or reception hall if that is convenient. To do so please send an email to rentals@uuharvard.org and we will respond promptly. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Meeting with Our Minister

Please be in touch with our minister, the Reverend Jill Cowie minister@uuharvard.org or 978-456-9021 Jill will be happy to meet with you.

Personnel Substitutes

The Church assumes that you will use our Minister and Music Director for your service unless other plans are made and approved by the Minister and Music Director. Please note that the Music Director is entitled to request his customary fee even if you choose another musician..

Staff Fees

The fees for the Minister and the Music Director are payable directly to each individual prior to the Memorial Service. Please pay by check or cash.

Use Policies and Renter’s Responsibilities

Memorial Service applicants must read the Use Policies and Renter’s Responsibilities and agree to the terms of use. Signing
Form A – Facilities Use form, and/or Form C – Memorial Service Form. (part of the application process) is considered acknowledgement and acceptance of the renter’s Use Policies and Responsibilities.