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Burial Cremation
Most people are familiar with the concept Many people overlook the importance of
of burial, or “interment,” but may not be cemetery property for those who choose
aware of the variety of options that are cremation, but permanent placement,
often available. Many cemeteries offer or “final disposition,” of the ashes or
one or more of the following: “cremated remains” is an important part
of final arrangements. Just consider:
• Ground Burial: burial of the casket
below ground. A “vault” or “outer • A permanent site gives loved ones
burial container” is required at many a physical place for visitation and
cemeteries. reflection.
• Mausoleum, or Community • The ceremony accompanying the
Mausoleum: a large building placement of an urn in a cremation
that provides above-ground niche or a cremation garden in a
entombments. cemetery provides family and friends
• Private Family Mausoleum: a small with closure after the loss of a loved
structure that provides above-ground one.
entombment of, on average, two to • When ashes of a loved one are
twelve decedents. kept with relatives, they can
• Companion Crypt: permits two easily become misplaced or
interments or entombments side-by- discarded through the years, as
side. future generations may not feel a
• Private Family Estate: a small section connection to the deceased.
of a cemetery, usually bordered by • A permanent placement provides
gates, shrubbery, or other dividers, future generations with a location to
that allows for ground burial of visit when researching heritage.
several members of the same family.
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