A columbarium niche is a small, above-ground compartment in a columbarium wall or structure that is used to store the cremated remains of a deceased person. Columbariums are typically found in cemeteries, churches, and funeral homes. Niche sizes vary, but they...
The ancient Greeks and Romans used columbaria to house the columbaria niche where the ashes of the dead were preserved. This custom began in the early first century and was found predominantly in Rome. Burial laws during the reign of Augustus were revised to do...
The Everest columbarium niche is a module or container manufactured to hold an urn. The exterior is covered with a granite faceplate inscribed with the decedent’s name, date of birth, and date of death. The columbarium niches are designed into groups or configurations...
First, a Columbarium begins with a design plan using the Everest CAD niche specifications for the columbarium. Everest recommends using an architect or contractor who has visited the site. This person develops a unique design that is suitable and complementary...
First get the approval of your pastor and church council to explore the possibility of building a columbarium onsite.Ask the council to distribute a letter to all church members in the weekly bulletin and online. This letter should gage the interest among...