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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 and unique way to honor a friend or loved one after their passing.
What is a columbarium and what is a columbarium niche?
A columbarium is a small building house or tomb that is specially designed by experts to safely house your urn in a shelf of a compartment, layered with a marking or plaque. They can be installed in any location that is special to the deceased and can be made in any size. Mausoleums can house more than one urn, which is designed and built with several openings, which are called niches. These niches are big enough to house the urn of ashes of your friend or loved one.
How does a columbarium work?
Columbariums are designed to be quick and easy to install with a local contractor. Once you have designed your columbarium and placed your order, a drawing will be generated and go through a thorough approval process to ensure your wishes are upheld. The columbarium will then be manufactured and delivered to the location of your choice within 10-15 weeks. They are made with strong and resilient materials, with the help of architects and specialists to ensure they can fit into any space you choose and withstand all weather conditions. The faceplates and stones can come in a range of designs.
How much does a columbarium niche cost?
In the United States, the approximate cost for a columbarium niche is around $850 to $2200. The precise cost will vary, depending on a variety of factors, for example, the location of the columbarium (how far away it is and whether it is inside or outside), the design you choose, the materials, the size, any endowment fees from the cemetery, markers or plaques that are designed, any additional elements you wish to include like photos or keepsakes, etc.
Reasons to invest in a columbarium
There are plenty of reasons to invest in a columbarium. A columbarium provides a practical and functional space to house the urn of your loved one, in a special place whereby they can be honored by their family, friends, and members of the public. The mausoleum can be completely personalized to the individual, or the entire family to honor their wishes and family tradition. It can also hold space for more than one urn, so family members and close friends can stay together after passing, and the deceased becomes a part of a community. Columbariums provide a beautiful and unique space to house an urn because you can choose from several designs, for example, circular, angled, walls, surface mount walls, and many more.
Columbariums are cost-effective, better for the environment, and save a lot of space, in comparison to burials or mausoleums that houses caskets.
Columbariums are an excellent investment and way to honor your friend or loved one. Get in touch with Everest Columbarium today to learn more about our turnkey columbaria for sale and how we can help.