02/02/2026
Interment of an Urn, Winter Considerations
There are a number of options when seeking a final resting place for an urn at a cemetery. Depending on the size of the cemetery and how active it is will determine the choices families have to choose from.
A standard option which is universal, is placing an urn in an existing family plot. With this choice, the interment rights owner will need to authorize the interment. Permissions may be needed.
Cremation options which will accommodate one or two urns include urn gardens and niches (or columbaria). Urn gardens are an inground interment option with a flat memorial or marker. They are typically designed to hold one or two urns. Niches are ‘memorial wall’ type constructions with compartments within them for urns. Memorialization is achieved in a variety of ways on the front face of the niche.
Anyone visiting a cemetery at this time of year, will likely opt for a niche location as it is visible during winter months. Urn gardens are flat to the ground and hence are covered with snow. That being said, urn gardens typically have more room to add memorialization on the marker when personalization is desired.
If you have questions on interment options for an urn, please contact us.
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