A
columbarium is a
place for the respectful storage
of urns holding
the deceased's cremated remains.
The
term comes from the Latin Columba
(dove) and originally referred to
comparted housing
for doves and pigeons.
A niche is the compartment that holds
the urn
with the cremated remains.
Although future expansion is possible,
there is a limited number of niches
available. You
will not be leaving difficult decisions
to loved
ones at the time of passing.
Although the
Church does not try to influence
a person's
decision as to a place of burial
or inurnment,
it does accept the cremation of Catholics.
It is
a choice that must be made by the
individual
and his/her family.
Your Niche
The fee includes:
- The
right to inurnment in the reserved
niche
- Inscription on the niche
- Opening and closing of the niche
- Perpetual care for the columbarium
- Inurnment possible immediately
following funeral mass
The
fee does not include the cost of
cremation or other funeral costs
Your Memorial
Memorial Benches -
The Mount St. Francis columbaria
include
memorial benches that provide a quiet
resting
place that honors you or your loved
one.
