Urn Gardens
Urn gardens are becoming increasingly popular. They are designated for traditional burial of cremated remains, and they are often enhanced by special landscaping or unique features such as fountains or statuary. The size of the interment space may allow for a personal memorial or there is a Wall of Memorials on which to place the name of your loved one.

Burial on a Family Plot
Many families choosing cremation opt for having the cremated remains buried on a family cemetery plot. Cemeteries often allow the burial of more than one container of cremated remains in an individual burial space. The possibility also exists for the combinations of a casketed burial and cremated remains in the same space. A graveside ceremony is often held in conjunction with the burial, and there is a wide variety of memorials available to serve as a lasting tribute.

Placement in a Columbarium Niche
A columbarium can be a wall, a room or an entire building designated for cremated remains. A niche is the individual space within the columbarium for the placement of an urn. A columbarium may be located indoors or out. Niche space may be selected for the placement of an individual urn or as a companion space for multiple urns. Niche fronts may be constructed using clear or stained glass, bronze, marble, granite or wood. Some niche fronts may be part of a mosaic wall, and glass-front niches allow for personalization through the placement of photos and mementos with the urn.

Keeping the Urn at Home
Keeping the cremated remains of a loved one at home is a personal choice. It may be a temporary decision until all family members are available to gather for a ceremony of final placement or it may be a permanent decision. A variety of uniquely created urns are available for this purpose. Some incorporate the use of clocks or memento boxes, or are specially designed flag case urns for veterans. Others have the appearance of a book, or have matching picture frames, candlesticks and bud vases.