Reservations

If you choose to have the memorial/funeral service at 3Crosses, one of our pastors is required to officiate the entire service. All memorials/funerals present the hope found in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and a distinctively Christian message.

The first step is to make contact with the funeral home of your choice. If you need a partial listing of those in our immediate area, a list can be provided.

Usually a service will run from 40-90 minutes, depending on the length of the eulogy and open mic time of remembering.

A single donation for the use of the facility and staff services is appropriate. Donations can be made out to 3Crosses and given to the church office or the pastoral officiant.

Programs detailing the order of the service are usually provided by the funeral home. A family member may choose to design and provide a more personalized program.

The program may vary, depending on the family's wishes, with favorite hymns, songs or scripture incorporated into the service, but a typical memorial service includes the following elements:

Welcome & Prayer, Scripture Reading, Song, Eulogy & Remembering, Song, Message of Hope, Prayer, Closing Remarks, Dismissal.

We do not offer reception facilities - only use of the Chapel.

Most commonly, a reception will be held in the family home following the service. Close friends are often asked to coordinate refreshments such as sandwiches, cake and coffee. In some cases, it is possible to hold the reception at the church facility if you are a member of 3Crosses; availability must be coordinated through the church office and pastor, and verified by the facility management.

All weddings held at 3Crosses in the must include a 3Crosses pastor who will officiate the wedding. They will go over the program of premarital counseling at your first meeting.

The donation is $650, which includes the use of the Chapel, the pastor, sound/tech support, and a cleaning/custodial fee. Financial arrangements will be made with the pastor during your initial appointment.

Upon confirmation of the date, you may then download the premarital information form, which will need to be filled out & mailed back to the church. A Pastor will contact you shortly

To apply for a marriage license, both parties must appear in person and be 18 years of age or older. Government-issued picture identification is required. The license may be used only in the state of California, no later than 90 days after it is issued.

We recommend that you apply at least four weeks in advance of your wedding date.

Visit the Alameda County Clerk-Recorder's Office, 1106 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94607, to obtain your license.