Catacomb columbarium
The columbarium in the west wing of the
catacomb has been designed to offer a light, calm atmosphere. The
interior is lit from above by four stained-glass ceiling panels
depicting the four seasons.
Niches are available to lease in ten-year
periods for as long as required. Each niche can hold one or more
urns or caskets which remain the property of the leaseholder.
Visitors to the columbarium gain
access via a key issued by the entrance lodge. A peaceful
entrance hall with a flower altar separates the columbarium
from the chapel of remembrance, where the
Book of Remembrance is on display.
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Memorial garden
columbarium
These specially commissioned
units were designed to complement the existing beech and holly
hedges.
The memorial garden columbarium contains
individual niches, each of which has a front section incorporating
a memorial plaque and flower receptacle. Behind the plaque is where
the cremated remains are placed, and there is enough room for two
standard size urns or caskets.
Fresh or silk flowers may be placed in the
holders provided on each individual niche. Any other items or
tributes are not permitted within this area.
Each niche is of course lockable, and has an
aluminium memorial plaque which can be engraved with your own
personalised inscription and a motif if required. Niches may be
leased for ten-year periods.
Selection and
purchase of a columbarium niche
The selection of a niche is a very personal and
intimate process and can only be done effectively by personally
visiting the cemetery. Although we can make the selection on behalf
of families this is not recommended as we find through experience
that this is best done by the person themselves to avoid any
disappointments.
Some people will prefer a lower niche while
others will prefer a high one at the other end of the unit. There
is no right or wrong in the selection of a niche, which is what
makes it such a personal experience.
Please
contact the Memorial Garden Team by visiting our office during
opening hours, telephone, fax or email to arrange to select and
purchase a columbarium niche.
Designing and ordering a plaque
Once a niche has been selected and purchased you will need to
commission a plaque to fit in front of the niche. Our trained staff
are available to help and advise the bereaved in the design of the
plaque to ensure that it is produced to your satisfaction. The best
way to design a plaque is to visit our office during opening hours,
though you can also do this via telephone fax or email if you
prefer.
Contact the Memorial Garden Team to discuss the design and to
place your order.
Renewal of
lease
As with all dedications within the memorial
gardens, the lease is renewable, and it is important therefore to
ensure that you notify us if you change address as we will be
writing to you offering this option at the end of your lease
period.