Columbariums

The columbarium is designed to be a permanent place to hold urns containing cremated remains. It is a structure built above ground and can be found in many cemeteries. A typical columbarium has hundreds of niches. Niches here refer to spaces in the wall which are specifically designed as a permanent home for burial urn or any other type of vessel used in collecting cremated ashes.

Niches could have fronts made of glass. Glass fronts hold some advantages – it allows for customization and better viewing. Families that use niches with glass fronts can honor the dead with photos, mementos, and other memorable items.

Apart from niches with glass fronts, you can also find niches with bronze or granite fronts.

If you decide on the burial of the cremated ash in a columbarium, there are unique add-ons you can employ to honor your loved one. You can buy a plaque which can be customized with details such as the name, birthday, death date or other information, favorite quote or verse of your departed loved one can be engraved on it.

Because of its convenience and location above ground, interment of ashes in a columbarium is favored by many. Additionally, it allows families to come to pay their respect easily, thus becoming a public memorial for many.

Cremation Burial
Burying cremated remains: the best options available to you

Coming to terms as to what to do next following the death of a loved one can be overwhelming. After death families must make decisions regarding burial. Today, as it stands ,the line between cremation and burial in the sense of the traditional funeral, is becoming blurred.

Despite the upsides of cremation over burying your loved one in a casket, families worry about what to do with ashes gathered after cremation. Luckily, there are simple solutions to that which provide a beautiful ending and befitting rest for your loved one.

Apparent methods of dealing with the remains following cremation include storing it an urn or container at home or scattering the ashes at a special place. However, a cemetery burial offers more comfort and is favored by some religious customs like the Catholic Church, which require burial or entombment of the ash remains rather than scattering.

For many worried about how best to deal with the interment of the ashes, a cemetery internment is an excellent option. It guarantees a permanent resting place where family and friends could visit, awaken fond memories, and ponder life.

Add a marker or memorial – a monument, plaque, pedestal, or bench to the mix, and you’ll save a slice of family legacy for posterity. Fortunately, you can still make do with a great marker should you choose to scatter the ashes.