A columbarium is a structure dedicated to holding cremation urns that are usually made of stone like granite and can typically hold up to four cremation urns.
Keeping ashes in a columbarium is quite a popular funeral option. But, investing in a private columbarium in Singapore is an important financial consideration. So, should you do so?
What is a Columbarium For?
In essence, a columbarium is a place for families to permanently store the cremated remains of their loved ones. It is usually located in a cemetery or graveyard, providing a great place to keep the departed loved ones close.
Reasons Why Families Invest in Columbarium
— to keep cremated remains in a sacred, sentimental place
— to keep it away from homes where it can potentially be knocked over
— to save themselves from the stress of keeping something as valuable at home
— to create some distance and help with the healing process
— to keep it where it is easily accessible for all the loved ones
What Are Your Options for Columbariums?
There are several types of columbariums and it’s up to you to decide which one best suits your requirements and financial capabilities.
• public/private
• indoors/outdoors
• as part of a cemetery/standalone
The Benefits of Cremation and Columbariums
With the scarcity of space in Singapore, columbariums prove to be a space-effective way to process the remains of a departed loved one.
— space-effective. it maximises vertical space
— more eco-friendly. It avoids the environmental issues associated with a traditional burial (e.g. use of wood and synthetic materials that may be toxic to the soil as they dissolve)
— potentially cost-effective. Depending on the number of urns you want to store in a columbarium, it can cost you anywhere from $700 to a few thousand dollars, which can already be very reasonable.
The Garden of Remembrance is a private Christian columbarium in Singapore. It also offers Christian funeral and private memorial services among others. Visit their website today.
