Columbariums: An Alternative To Traditional Burial

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Columbariums An Alternative To Traditional Burial
When it comes to planning funeral arrangements,
the burial in the traditional manner has always
been the preferred option for long periods of
time. As society changes and people are more and
more interested in customized and sustainable
alternatives, columbariums are becoming an
increasingly popular option. What Is A
Columbarium? A columbarium is a building
specifically made to hold urns that contain the
cremated remains of beloved relatives. It is able
to be set up in the outdoors or indoors and may
be constructed from a variety of materials like
granite, marble and concrete. Columbariums can
stand on their own or integrated into mausoleums
that are larger or cemeteries. Benefits Of
Columbariums 1. Personalization One of the
greatest advantages of columbariums is their
possibility of personalizing their appearance.
Families can pick a place within the columbarium
and also the style and style of the urn as well
as any other features, like the plaque or
inscription.
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• Space-saving Another benefit to columbariums is
  the fact they require lesser space than burials
  traditionally used to. This is particularly
  important in urban areas where land is scarce and
  space in the cemetery is limited.
• Cost-effective The other benefit is space saving.
  advantages, columbariums are also economical.
  Since they need less space
• theyre typically cheaper than traditional
  burials. This may include expenses such as
  burials, caskets, and headstones.
• Environmentally friendly Cremation itself is
  more sustainable than
• traditional burials since it does not require
  embalming fluids as well as the need for space to
  build the casket. They also decrease the carbon
  footprint by making use of lesser space, and
  using lesser
• resources.
• The Factors To Consider When Selecting A
  Columbarium
• The location When picking the location of a
  columbarium, it is a crucial factor to consider.
  Families might want to select the columbarium
  close to their residence or in an area which is
  significant to the deceased.
• Cost Although columbariums are generally cheaper
  than traditional burials however the price may
  vary based on the design and
• location. Families need to look into and compare
  costs prior to
• making a choice.
• The design of the columbarium is available in a
  range of styles and materials. Families must
  consider the unique design and style of the
  columbarium and any other options they might
  like including an inscription or plaque.
• Accessibility Families must also take into
  consideration whether the facility is accessible
  to the elderly. They might want to pick an area
  which is accessible for disabled or elderly
  family members.
• Examples Of Columbariums
• The Hall of Memory at Forest Lawn Memorial Park
  in Shreveport, LA, is an amazing model of the
  columbarium. Its Hall of Memory features marble
  walls, as well as a stunning stained-glass
  windows that allow natural light to flood the
  room.
• The Columbarium of Shreveport is a historic
  columbarium that is located within the
  Shreveports Richmond District. It was
  constructed in 1898 and is thought to be to be
  one of the most stunning
• columbariums around the globe. It is home to a
  rotunda, the skylight as well as exquisite marble
  and glasswork.

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Sanctuary of Memories features a modern design
that is sleek with clean lines and modern
finishings. Conclusion In the end, columbariums
provide families a different option to
traditional burials that are more customized,
cost-effective and sustainable. In the event of
deciding on a funeral families should look into
the options for a columbarium in their region and
take into consideration factors like the
location, cost, and the design. With the variety
of designs and materials families can pick the
best memorial for the loved ones.