Twiford' s Memorial Chapel

Twiford Memorial Chapel at Church St. in Elizabeth City. This view shows the original Col. Martin house with the Chapel entrance to the left of the picture.

Foyer

The entrance foyer off of the Church Street entrance. This is part of the original building, constructed by Col. Martin in the early 1800's.

Living Room

This room opens off the Foyer. It also is part of the original Col. Martin home. This room is used to make private arrangements with families.

Living Room

A slightly different view of the Living Room.

Living Room

Another view of the Living Room. The woodwork in this room is typical of circa 1800 plantation homes found in the south.

Memorial Chapel

View from the rear of the chapel. This is a formal chapel that provides seating for 180. The Family Room would be to the right side of this picture.

Family Room

Family Room - reserved for family seating. This room is adjacent and opens directly into the chapel.

Reposing Room

The Memorial Chapel has two rooms dedicated for use of families to spent time with the deceased. These rooms open into the Main Lobby. A third and fourth such room is also available if needed.

Selection Room

This room is used by families to select the casket and outer burial container that will be used for the services.

Selection Room

Another view of the Selection Room. This room usually has 18 to 20 full size caskets.

Slot Wall

The Slot Wall is found on one end of the Selection Room. This wall allows us to show various urns and models of outer burial containers. The urns would be full size urns; however, the outer burial container are simply models of the full size outer burial container.

Preparation Room

This room is adjacent to the Selection Room. This room is similar to an operating room.