Church Columbariums

As cremation rates continue to climb, familis are looking for meaningful spaces to place the cremated remains of their famiiies. Many people do not want to keep the remains in their house, but also don't want to place them in a cemetery that will rarely be visited. Offering a space on your church property could meet a quickly growing need for your members. 

The church has a long history of honoring it’s heroes and members by interring their remains within the church grounds. Originally, churches would be built over the body of a saint as a way to commemorate and honor the individual. This was true until the 11th century when churches began to also burry the remains of saints, royals, and high profile leaders. This expanded  throughout the centuries to include lay people within the church and community. Would your church like to join the rich history of honoring your members by providing a beautiful space for them to be laid to rest on your church property? 

Cremation rates have risen dramatically over the last decade and will continue to climb. Within 10 years over 70% of families will choose cremation for their loved ones.

Many church leaders espouse the desire to care for their members from the womb to the tomb. A church based memorial garden and/or columbarium vividly demonstrates this commitment.

We can help you design and install a space that is sacred. A holistic design that incorporates both the columbarium and surrounding environment can make a wonderful addition to your campus.

Memento Mori translates “remember you will die.” From the psalms in the Old Testament (i.e. Psalm 90), to the early monastic communities, through the Middle Ages, and continuing to  today, it has been important for Christians to remember our immortality. This addition to the church property is a vivid reminder of this.

A church space can provide families with a holy space that is safe and meaningful for them to remember their loved ones. It can carry more significance than a cemetery. 

A cremation destination is a unique addition to your masterplan due to the ability to create revenue. Families will pay to inter the remains of their loved ones. In most cases the church will cover the cost of the construction/installation of the project and also generate additional income that can be utilized for ministry activities. 

We can help you establish a funding plan and presentation to your leadership team, assist in any fundraising efforts, and ensure buy in from your congregation. 

We are truly a "one stop shop" providing end to end service. From the initial brainstorming to providing sand blasting and/or bronze plates for years to come, we can be your trusted partners throughout the entire process... 

• Outdoor chapel design 
• Memorial Garden (design and installation of all landscaping needs) 
• Columbarium (design, installation, etc) 
• Site Due diligence and investigation 
• Concept sketches 
• Overall Master Planning 
• Building Committee Cooperation 
• Installation 
• Work with the church to understand permitting and legal matters 
• Capital campaign and fundraising assistance for the columbarium or memorial garden