The Columbarium

What is a Columbarium?

A columbarium is a permanent group of niches within a wall of brick, each housing one or two urns for the repose of cremated remains of the departed. 

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May Catholics be cremated? 

Yes, in May 1963, The Vatican's Holy office (now the Congregation of the Doctrine of Faith) permitted Catholics to choose cremation. This permission was incorporated into the revised Code of Canon Law 1983 (Canon #1176), as well as into the Order of Christian Funerals. The Church encourages placement of the cremated remains in a final resting place.

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Can I purchase a columbarium niche ahead of time (pre-need)?

Yes, absolutely. When a family plans ahead of time to select their niche, it allows several positive things to happen:

• It allows a person or couple to make their own decision in a more objectively financial way.

• It keeps other family members from being forced, at a very difficult time, to make decisions for you.

• It allows for the best opportunity to choose location for columbarium inurnment.

• If an unfortunate accident or a long term illness occurs, your family will have fewer decisions to make.

• It simplifies the decision making process because one price includes engraving the front marker, opening and closing of the niche for one or two urns. 

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What is the cost?

The niche rate is $3000 payable by cash or check.

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What does the Niche License include?

The license includes:

• The use of the niche in perpetuity for one or two urns

• Opening and closing of the niche

• Engraving of the cover plate with the full name, date of birth and date of death of the deceased

• Long term care and maintenance of the entire columbarium area

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