Columbarium

Columbarium Niches are available for the above ground entombment of cremated remains. The columbarium area consists of five structures. There are four double-sided rectangular units with four levels each, and a center round unit with five levels. They are sized to accommodate multiple urns. Columbarium Niches range in price from $1900 to $2900, depending on the unit and level where they are located. Prices below include initial opening, inscription, and the installation of a bronze vase by cemetery staff.

CENTER ROUND UNIT PRICING

Level E (top) $2,700
Level D (2nd down) $2,900
Level C (middle) $2,800
Level B (2nd up) $2,500
Level A (bottom $2,300

RECTANGULAR UNIT PRICING

Level D—Top $2,500
Level C—2nd down $2,400
Level B—2nd up $2,100
Level A—bottom $1,900

The above-listed niche cost includes:

  • Entombment of one urn/container of cremains (during week day hours)
  • First time engravement text indicating Name(s), Date(s) of Birth, Dates(s) of Death (if known)
  • Brass vase installed on face of niche
  • Additional Charges, when applicable:
    • Saturday $550
    • Sunday and Holidays $950
    • Tent and chairs $350
    • Second urn/container of cremains $150
    • Entombment after 2:30pm Monday-Friday $275
    • Entombment after 1:00pm Saturday $275
    • Entombment after 1:00pm Sunday or Holiday $400

Each niche purchase includes the beautiful, fluted, 3 1/4″ x 1″ bronze vase pictured below. This vase features a symmetrical etching and includes a molded drain for proper water flow.  Cast from solid bronze for maximum durability, this approved vase is widely used in columbaria and cemeteries through the industry and is valued for its timeless appearance and long-lasting quality.  This permanent bronze vase will be affixed approximately 1 1/4 inches from the bottom of the niche plate by the cemetery staff.  It will be placed in the optimal location, either center or side opposite the lock, based on current or planned engraving.

Holidays are: New Year’s Day, Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday, President’s Day,
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Please contact the cemetery office at (314) 892-3662 for more information on columbarium niches. We accept cash, check, credit card or installment plan. No entombment can be made until the niche is paid in full.