Crystal Creek Glass Columbaria

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

Before the resurrection, there was the cross. Before the victory, there was sacrifice.

This is the depth of His love. This is Good Friday.

03/25/2026

What actually drives business growth?

In this episode of The Creative Niche, Tim Copsey shares how relationships, trust, and honesty have shaped his career, from manufacturing to economic development.

It’s a real conversation about what it looks like to support others, build meaningful connections, and grow something that lasts.

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What does it really take to grow a business, build relationships, and create long-term impact in your community?In this episode of The Creative Niche, we sit...

03/24/2026

A defining shift in columbaria design.

With the Regal series, art glass is no longer an accent. It becomes the centerpiece, set within the structure and elevated to meet the light throughout the day. It’s a different kind of presence. One that changes how these spaces feel, not just how they look.

The first reveal, with more to come.

03/04/2026

What is the meaning of Lent, and why do Christians pray the Stations of the Cross?

In our newest episode of The Creative Niche, Fr. Ned Brown reflects on how the Stations of the Cross invite believers to walk with Christ through the events leading to the crucifixion and prepare their hearts for Easter.

The conversation also touches on life and faith in western Ohio’s “Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches,” and even the creation of a Stations of the Cross prayer garden in Fort Recovery designed to give parishioners a place to pause and pray during Lent.

Listen to the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

What is the meaning of Lent, and why do Christians pray the Stations of the Cross?In this episode of The Creative Niche, Father Ned Brown shares how the Stat...

02/18/2026

What would actually happen if property taxes were eliminated?

It’s one of the questions explored in this episode with Thad Lichtensteiger, part of a broader conversation about local budgets, tradeoffs, and what it takes to steward a small town well.

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In this episode of The Creative Niche Podcast, we sit down with Thad Lichtensteiger for a candid conversation about what it really looks like to lead at the ...

02/11/2026

Cremation has changed the landscape, but it hasn’t changed the responsibility cemeteries carry.

As leaders look ahead, investment decisions matter more than ever. The question is no longer just how space is used, but how it performs over time.

In our latest blog, we explore why columbaria are increasingly being viewed not simply as memorial options, but as long-term cemetery investments. When thoughtfully integrated into memorial gardens, they support predictable planning, concentrated maintenance, and lasting permanence for families.

Planning for permanence requires clarity. We hope this piece adds to that conversation.

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Columbaria as cemetery investments offer predictable revenue, adaptable growth, and long-term stability in today’s cremation landscape.

02/03/2026

One of the biggest shifts cemeteries are navigating right now has very little to do with cremation itself.

It has to do with the permanence of planning decisions.

Even when solutions are space-efficient, once land is developed, pathways are set, and structures are placed, flexibility narrows quickly. These decisions shape how families experience the grounds for decades.

That reality is increasingly part of planning conversations across the profession.
The focus is moving upstream. Away from short-term fixes and toward decisions grounded in long-term stewardship. Not choices driven by urgency, but ones shaped by intention and care.

At Crystal Creek Glass our role in this moment is defined by what we build. Permanent memorial elements that must endure, perform, and remain meaningful over time. We come alongside cemeteries with the understanding that what's created today will shape connection for generations.

In a landscape that continues to evolve, confidence doesn't come from predicting the future perfectly. It comes from making decisions rooted in purpose and built to last.

01/26/2026

Why do Christians feel the need to speak about faith, even when it’s misunderstood or uncomfortable? In this clip, Jason explains why believers are called to scatter seeds, not force growth. No amount of knowledge or preaching can change a heart unless the Holy Spirit brings conviction.

Watch the full conversation on the Creative Niche Podcast featuring Tom Emerine for deeper insight into faith, calling, and obedience.