Columbaria and Cremation Gardens

Cremation gardens are amazingly beautiful and peaceful sanctuaries created for those visiting the cremated remains of loved ones. Cremation gardens can be an integral part of a church, cemetery or other public memorial park. For those who choose not to scatter remains, a small "room", or niche, can be purchased to house the cremation urn or box. These niches are sold as burial property, much like purchasing a grave or burial site. 

Niches are housed in a larger structure, called a columbarium. These can range in sizes from a 2 niche columbarium to a 96 (or larger) niche columbarium. The smaller versions are for personal use, such as a 2 niche for a husband and wife, or a larger 4 niche for an entire family.

The largest columbaria serve multiple individuals and families. These are utilized to create spaces throughout the garden. Together, they work to create a peaceful place to reflect and pay respect to lost loved ones. These large columbaria can range in size from 10 to 96 niches (or larger), and by combining several different pieces, can house hundreds of cremation containers. Cremation gardens are usually professionally designed by architects or landscape architects to make effective use of the space allotted, while incorporating lush landscape features such as fountains and seating areas. These gardens are timeless memorials for those choosing to purchase a cremation niche and are tranquil places for visitors.