Why Choose a Columbarium for Your Church?

Why Choose a Columbarium for Your Church?

There are many reasons why a church might choose to have a columbarium. Here are a few of the most common reasons: To provide a place for cremated remains to be interred. Columbariums offer a more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional...
What is a Cremation Memorial Service?

What is a Cremation Memorial Service?

A cremation memorial service is a ceremony that is held after the cremation of a body. It is a way for family and friends to come together to remember and celebrate the life of the deceased. Cremation memorial services can be held in a variety of settings, including...
How to Choose a Columbarium

How to Choose a Columbarium

Here are some factors to consider when choosing a columbarium: Location: Consider the location of the columbarium. Do you want it to be close to your home or place of worship? Do you want it to be in a certain type of setting, such as a cemetery or a park?...
What is a Columbarium Niche?

What is a Columbarium Niche?

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...
Columbaria and the Columbaria niche originated from the Romans

Columbaria and the Columbaria niche originated from the Romans

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...
How to Choose a Columbarium

What is a Columbarium Niche and how do you design a columbarium?

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...
How to Install a Columbarium?

How to Install a Columbarium?

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...
How Does a Church Start a Columbarium Committee?

How Does a Church Start a Columbarium Committee?

 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...
CHOOSING A COLUMBARIUM : KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE PURCHASING

CHOOSING A COLUMBARIUM : KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE PURCHASING

When it comes time to choose a columbarium, there are many factors to consider. This article will provide you with key questions to ask before purchasing a columbarium, as well as some things to consider when selecting a manufacturer. A columbarium can be a beautiful...
4 DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLUMBARIUM DESIGNS

4 DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLUMBARIUM DESIGNS

What is a columbarium? A columbarium is a structure or room for the storage of urns containing cremated remains. It can be an exterior or interior feature of a building. Our columbarium designs are endless, with four different styles to choose from. We have a...