Columbarium Garden

Peaceful Garden. Eternal Hope.

The Good Shepherd Columbarium and Prayer Garden offers a quiet, sacred space for prayer and reflection amid the busyness of La Crosse. Located at the corner of Mormon Coulee and Birch Street, it overlooks the bluffs and serves as a gentle reminder of life’s brevity.

At its heart stands an angel—symbol of Christ’s resurrection and God’s eternal glory. The Columbarium honors those who have gone before us and points us toward the promise of new life.

Statement of Faith

Scripture reminds us: “We are dust, and to dust we shall return.” Yet in Christ, death is not the end. We rest in the hope of resurrection (2 Corinthians 5:17), and this garden is a fitting place for loved ones’ ashes to dwell in peace.

Communion of Saints

Here we are reminded of the sacred bond between the living and the departed—the communion of saints and the promise of eternal life. Whether or not you have a loved one here, may this garden inspire reflection on life, death, and the power of God’s resurrection.

Ashes to Ashes

The Columbarium holds cremated remains in secure niches, designed for one or two urns. It is a lasting and holy place of remembrance.

Learn More

To inquire or request a pre-planning form, please contact the office of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, via e-mail at office@gslacrosse.org or call (608) 788-0450.