Hosting a Service
At First Church Milford, we are honored to walk with families during times of loss. Our building offers two beautiful spaces for services: the historic Sanctuary/Meetinghouse, which seats up to 400 people, and a more intimate Chapel, which seats about 50 and is available on Saturdays or evenings.
When you hold a service here, one of our pastors will meet with you to listen, guide, and help shape a service that honors your loved one with care and dignity. Our Music Minister is available to provide meaningful music on the organ or piano, and together we can create a service that reflects both faith and family.
Behind the scenes, our Office Administrator, Nicole Moore, is here to answer your questions and help with details such as printed bulletins, if desired. Nicole can also walk you through the fee schedule and logistics, so you can focus on what matters most — remembering and celebrating the life of your loved one.
Hosting a Reception
Many families choose to continue the time of remembrance by gathering after the service for a meal or reception. Our Fellowship Hall offers a warm, welcoming space for this, seating about 70 people at tables or accommodating 90–100 standing. Families typically provide catered food, and our funeral reception coordinator will be there to help arrange the space and support the flow of the event. Additional fees apply, but we do everything we can to make this gathering a time of comfort, connection, and shared memory.
Pastors Officiating at a Funeral Home
Our pastors, Revs. Adam Eckhart and Ashley Grant, bring more than forty years of combined experience in leading meaningful services of remembrance. They are often invited to conduct services at local funeral homes such as Doyle-Smith or Cody-White here in Milford. Whether in our sanctuary or at a funeral home, they offer compassionate leadership that honors the life of your loved one and brings hope and comfort to family and friends.
Graveside Services
Some families prefer a graveside service as a simple, intimate way to say goodbye. Our pastors are available to lead these services at the cemetery, either as a stand-alone gathering or as a continuation following a memorial service. Whether brief or extended, these moments are held with dignity and care, recognizing both grief and gratitude in the presence of God.
Memorial Garden
First Church Milford’s Memorial Garden offers a peaceful and sacred place for remembrance. Nestled in the shadow of our Woodruff Chapel, this garden is set aside for memorials, the scattering of ashes, and quiet visits with loved ones who have passed. It is tended with devotion by our Memorials Committee and is available to members, past members, and their families. Above all, it is a place of beauty and reverence, where memories are honored and love endures.
