What Are Columbariums, Mausoleums, and Urn Gardens for Ashes?

Discover the structures used in cemeteries for holding ashes, including columbariums, mausoleums, and urn gardens.

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Columbariums, mausoleums, and urn gardens are common structures at cemeteries designed to hold ashes. Columbariums are wall-like structures with niches where urns can be placed. Mausoleums provide an indoor space with individual units for urns, and urn gardens are landscaped areas with various monument styles to hold or commemorate urns.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is a columbarium? A columbarium is a structure with niches designed to hold urns containing cremated ashes.
  2. How does a mausoleum differ from a columbarium? A mausoleum is an enclosed space for storing urns or caskets, while a columbarium has open niches.
  3. What are urn gardens? Urn gardens are landscaped memorial areas that provide a place for urns and often include monuments.
  4. Can I personalize a space for ashes at a cemetery? Yes, many cemeteries offer options for personalized urn garden spaces and memorials.

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