Are Columbarium Mostly Installed at Churches?

While it’s true that columbarium are often found in churches, they are by no means exclusive to religious institutions.

Here is a breakdown of where columbaria can be located:

• Churches and cemeteries: These are the most common locations, offering a traditional and often comforting setting for memorialization.
• Cemetery mausoleums: Many mausoleums have columbarium niches within them, providing an indoor option for cremated remains.
• Standalone columbaria: These are specifically designed buildings or structures dedicated solely to housing columbarium niches.
• Funeral homes: Some funeral homes offer columbarium options for families.  
• Private residences: In some cases, individuals may choose to have a columbarium on their private property.  

The growing popularity of cremation has led to a wider variety of columbarium locations. This offers families more options to choose from when considering final arrangements for loved ones.