It is one of the churches for the Kvenvær og Sandstad parish which is part of the Orkdal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

[1][2] A royal resolution from 7 February 1883, granted permission to build a cemetery in Sandstad.

The construction of a chapel in Sandstad was authorized by a royal resolution from the King on 10 June 1887.

The annex chapel was consecrated on 11 July 1888 by the Bishop Nils Jacob Laache.

Again in 2012, more work was completed in restoring the exterior of the building, including adding a wheelchair ramp.