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...
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...
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...
Cremations are a widely used end-of-life option whereby intense heat is used in a specially-designed chamber, to transform the remains of a person who has passed away into ashes. The ashes are moved into a container that, if a family wishes, can be chosen by them so...
If a friend or loved one has recently passed away and you are having a crematorium memorial service for them, but are unsure on how best to honor them or where to place the urn, a columbarium may be the perfect solution for you to invest in. A columbarium is a special...
A Columbarium is a great place to store the ashes of your loved ones. Some people would like to have a cremation but not to have their ashes spread out in the sea, countryside, or into the roots of a newly planted tree. Some religious people want their ashes to stay...
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