Crematorium memorial options

The columbarium niche memorial is for those who prefer to have cremated remains rest in a personal high quality niche rather than have them laid to rest loosely within the garden of remembrance at Croydon Crematorium or elsewhere. Each niche cell can accommodate 2 sets of remains, with a maximum casket size of 10 inch high by 14 inch wide by 17 inch deep (25cm high by 36cm wide by 42cm deep).

The niches are located in a tranquil courtyard to the rear of the crematorium’s west chapel. They are faced in highly polished black granite to enhance the visual appeal. The initial inscription on the cover plaque is included in the price, with the letters skillfully enhanced in silver enamel. Further inscriptions can be added when necessary for an additional fee, if space permits.

An area in front of the niches has been constructed for the placing of floral tributes. Nothing may be fixed to the plaques or any other part of the niche structure. Unauthorised items will be removed without notice.

Up to 8 lines of text are available for the whole inscription. Space can be left for the addition of further inscriptions. When considering wording for the memorial it is not necessary to fill the whole tablet. You may wish to only use 3 or 4 lines and save the remaining lines to be used at a later date for further inscriptions.

Order form

Complete and return our order form to Bereavement Services to order a columbarium niche memorial.

After you send your order, we will send you a layout drawing of your designed memorial inscription, for you to check, make any corrections if necessary, and approve before we make your niche.

After you approve your order, the plaque will usually be inscribed and ready to place within 6 weeks. After this we will arrange an appointment to place the remains into the niche.

Download the columbarium niche memorial order form

Prices

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