Ministers affiliated with the Scarsdale Congregational Church may, at their sole discretion, perform funeral services in the Church Sanctuary for any person. It is not necessary to be a member or financial supporter of the church in order to hold a funeral in our sanctuary. Our Church sanctuary is not available for any services performed by clergy not affiliated with the church, except by permission and participation by one of our ministers.

Our main sanctuary seats approximately 300 for funerals, and is furnished with an excellent pipe organ. The use of the organ for a funeral service is at the sole discretion of the church organist, who must approve of anyone that is to play the instrument. Other musical accompaniment that is acceptable to the presiding minister may also be arranged. The church also has a small chapel that seats approximately 35 persons, for more intimate services.

Any fees for professional services are set by, and payable to, the presiding minister. There is also a modest fee for the use of the facilities, to cover the cost of the sexton's services during the event.

If desired, arrangements may be made to hold an after-service reception in the main hall of our Parish House. The church does not provide or arrange for catering services, but the Parish House has a large institutional kitchen for caterers to use for preparing and serving meals.

If you are in need of facilities to hold a funeral, please contact our Church Office to arrange a meeting with our clergy.