What Is a Columbarium and How Does It Work?

Creating spaces of remembrance and reflection is a gift to your community. A columbarium is a structure specifically designed for this purpose, housing the urns of loved ones in a peaceful, accessible setting. At Columbarium Planners, we understand the deep significance of these spaces and are committed to creating them with respect, diligence, and craftsmanship.

What You Should Know

• Columbariums are structures designed to house urns of cremated remains.
• Niches in a columbarium provide a dedicated space for each urn.
• Memorial plaques personalize each niche, honoring the individual.
• Columbariums can be designed for indoor or outdoor spaces.
• They provide a meaningful, accessible space for family and community remembrance.

What Makes a Columbarium?

A columbarium is a structure with spaces, or ‘niches’, designed to hold urns containing cremated remains. These niches are typically sealed with a plaque bearing the name and dates of the individual, creating a personalized memorial. We understand the importance of these details in our columbarium design.

Indoor and Outdoor Columbarium Spaces

Columbariums can be designed for both indoor and outdoor spaces, tailored to the specific needs and aesthetics of your community. Our columbarium construction process ensures that each structure is built with durability and beauty in mind, respecting the environment in which it is placed.

Why Choose a Columbarium?

Choosing a columbarium for your church, cemetery, or community space provides a dedicated area for remembrance and reflection. It allows families to visit their loved ones in a peaceful, respectful setting. Feel free to browse our portfolio to see examples of the columbariums we’ve created.

In the journey of creating a columbarium, we are with you every step of the way. From design and planning to construction, Columbarium Planners creates respectful, beautiful spaces for remembrance. Headquartered in Aberdeen, NC, we build columbariums throughout the eastern half of the United States, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and beyond. For more information on our services, request information or give us a call at (910) 295-8328. Let us help you create a meaningful space of reflection and remembrance.