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Columbarium Design
4 Unique Options for the Design of Your Columbarium
Derived from the Latin word which means “dwelling place of a dove,” a columbarium is a structure with niches that can house the cremated remains of those who have passed on. They provide a spiritually meaningful place where families can memorialize their loved ones. Columbarium Planners helps churches and cemeteries by designing and building columbariums. While all […]
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How a Columbarium Differs from a Mausoleum
Most people are familiar with a mausoleum, but not everyone has heard of a columbarium or understands the purpose it serves. Sometimes the two terms are used interchangeably, but there is one major difference. Columbarium Planners has designed and built columbariums for churches and cemeteries since 1994, to provide a sacred place to house the […]
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3 Benefits of Building a Columbarium in Your Community
A columbarium provides a sacred space to house the urns of those who have passed away. Every family understandably wants to honor their loved ones in a way that best represents their legacy, and Columbarium Planners helps them do just that. We help churches and cemeteries by designing and building a final resting place for […]
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Answers to Your Questions about Columbariums
A columbarium is a sacred permanent structure with niches that house the remains of those who have passed. These beautiful spaces are located on church properties or in public cemeteries and provide a place for family and friends to reflect and treasure the memories that will always be a part of them. Columbarium Planners first […]
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How Columbariums Came to Be
Many churches and cemeteries have made the decision to erect a columbarium for the cremated remains of those who wish to be buried there, but some people may not realize what a columbarium is or how they came to be. Columbarium Planners will work with your church or cemetery to help you choose the right […]
Church Columbarium
Columbariums Offer 4 Major Benefits to Churches
More Americans are now choosing the option of cremation rather than burial for their loved ones. To support this choice, Columbarium Planners design and build columbariums for churches and cemeteries. While columbariums are designed to provide comfort and support to the bereaved, they also offer several unique benefits to the church as a whole.
Church Columbarium
Church Columbariums Provide Solace for Grieving Community Members
Death is an inevitable fact of life. For that reason, churches place a strong emphasis upon preparing their members for life, death, and life after death. At Columbarium Planners, we help churches support their congregants throughout this process by constructing columbarium gardens. These sites provide a spiritually uplifting, attractive, and meaningful place for families to […]
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Raising Funds for a Community Columbarium Is Within Reach
A columbarium is an invaluable addition to a church or community at any time, especially during a global pandemic. Columbarium Planners will help you navigate the myriad considerations that come with planning and constructing a columbarium to find the right solution for you. In addition, we will provide accurate estimates and insight as you begin […]
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Columbariums Are Essential as More Americans Are Choosing Cremation
According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), more than 50% of Americans who die this year will be cremated. This number has risen steadily in recent years and is expected to continue to climb. At Columbarium Planners, we help communities accommodate for this growing need by designing and constructing columbariums. Contact us today to […]
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Answers to Our Most Frequently Asked Columbarium Questions
Americans are increasingly opting for cremation over traditional burial; therefore, the need for columbariums is on the rise. Developing plans for a columbarium is a challenge, though, if you aren’t well-informed. At Columbarium Planners, we make the process of planning, designing, and constructing a columbarium as simple as possible. We’ve compiled a list of our […]