There are a number of options as to where the ashes may be entombed.

Many families choose to honour the memory of the deceased by creating a place to visit and reflect on their life, and this can sometimes help the bereaved to come to terms with the reality of death.  They can also become a point of reference for people who are interested in tracing family history.  This is referred to as ‘memorialisation’, and the options are many and varied.

Crematoriums and cemeteries have staff who are dedicated to assisting families with their choice of ‘memorialisation’.  As it is a difficult time for families to be making important decisions, it is wise to research your options beforehand.

  • Determine your budget
  • Consider the type of location, plaque, monument etc you prefer
  • Request a quote on a numbers of options for your consideration
  • Carefully evaluate and understand a contract before signing
  • Check who is responsible for the future maintenance of the memorial
  • Check the rules with regards to leaving flowers and personal items on the memorial
  • Check design drafts and inscriptions before the work commences

The cremated ashes may be buried in a burial or cremation plot (sometimes alongside the remains of another family member), in a landscaped garden or rockery with a plaque, or alternatively in a recorded but unmarked position within the cemetery/crematorium grounds.

The ashes can also be placed in a columbarium niche (a structure with small recessed compartments for placing urns containing cremation ashes), or entombed in a crypt within a mausoleum (a building which is designed for the interment of deceased people).

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