Mausoleums for Ashes: A Timeless Tribute to the Departed

You may think of a mausoleum as an alternative to above-ground burial. But have you considered building a mausoleum for ashes? Private mausoleums are versatile structures that can be the final resting place for casketed human remains – and cremated ashes. Let’s discuss mausoleum options for those who choose to be cremated.

Building a Mausoleum for Ashes

It’s common for people to have strong opinions on methods of disposition and final resting places. Many people have an aversion to traditional burial, which is why some families opt for mausoleum entombment. However, what happens when you have philosophical differences with your loved ones, and one family member wants to be entombed in a casket in a mausoleum, and others opt for cremation services?

Options for Cremated Remains in a Mausoleum

There are many mausoleum storage options for cremation ashes.

The general public may opt for inurnment in a columbarium, a structure designed to hold many cremation urns inside separate niches. The columbarium niche may have a bronze plaque at the front that shows the deceased’s name, birth, and death dates.

There are two general public columbarium options – one where the niches open to an indoor space. However, some cemeteries have outdoor columbariums.

Benefit of Housing Cremation Ashes in a Private Mausoleum

One of the benefits of building a private mausoleum is that you can personalize your design to fit your needs – so crypts and cremation urns can sit side by side. If multiple individuals in your family choose cremation, several niches can be built to hold ashes in display urns.

And unlike a public columbarium (or headstones) that only allow for small cremation monuments, a private mausoleum can memorialize the departed in a very personal way. Here are the other benefits of building a private mausoleum:

Privacy: The greatest advantage of a family-owned mausoleum is privacy. A mausoleum acts as a quiet resting place for the deceased and a place for mourners to visit free from prying eyes. Even if the mausoleum’s location is in a public cemetery, an indoor mausoleum is secured against visitors from the general public.

Legacy: Private mausoleums are impressive structures that memorialize individuals or families. The design can reflect your values, beliefs, and accomplishments.

Versatile: Finally, mausoleums can be specifically designed to meet your family’s needs. You can plan for future generations – and arrange for a special placement of a cremation urn holding the remains of your beloved pet.

Do you have questions about cremains and mausoleums? Request a consultation with Eternal Mausoleums by Forever Legacy. We can answer your cremation questions – and guide you in selecting the right location for your family mausoleum. We will discuss monument options and show you samples of our custom-cut granite.

Mausoleums As a Final Resting Place for Cremated Ashes

• Private mausoleums are great alternatives to traditional burials.
• A family mausoleum can also hold your loved one’s ashes – in a secure and meaningful way.
• Unlike public columbarium niches that only allow for a small plaque, a mausoleum provides more meaningful memorials. A mausoleum can act as a lasting tribute to your family.