After a cremationthe ashes of the deceased are placed in a cinerary urn. They are then scattered either in a garden of remembrance or in a columbarium. How, then, can the memory of the deceased be preserved to facilitate the family's remembrance? Granimond takes a look at the appropriate signage and the various options available to you.
Respecting the memory of the deceased at cinerary sites
Cinerary sites have two complementary roles for the relatives of people who have chosen cremation:
- They allow families to organize the ceremony of farewell, via scattering or scattering or conservation of ashes.
- They represent a powerful symbolic place to gather and remember the departed.
One of the essential components in respecting the memory of the deceased is signage. What exactly is signage? These are all the elements on which the identity of the deceased will be displayed.
It is composed of :
- First name(s)
- Family name and maiden name for married women
- Date of birth
- Date of death
- A religious symbol if the person so wishes.
What type of signage for columbaria and memorial gardens?
Once the urns have been placed in the columbariumthe columbarium is closed to protect the ashes of the deceased. This is why the law requires that the identity of the deceased be engraved on a special plaque. The plaque is affixed directly to the columbarium, and serves to preserve the memory of those who chose cremation.
Similarly, in the memorial garden where the ashes are scattered, the local authority in charge of managing the cemetery must provide signposting elements, i.e. a marking device to indicate the identity of the persons concerned:
- column
- book of remembrance or simple commemorative plaque.
As manager, the commune informs families of the rules governing this type of signage: provision of plates to be affixed to the marking device, size and style of lettering, etc.
What signage is needed to preserve the memory of the deceased: what you need to know
Signage consists of all the elements on which the identity of the deceased is recorded (surname, first name, date of birth or death, etc.). Signage can take the form of a commemorative plaque or a book of remembrance, for example. They can be found in columbaria and gardens of remembrance alike.
The Granimond team is constantly on the lookout for regulatory changes in the funeral and cinerary sector. Our 40 years of experience enable us to offer you products that comply with legal requirements and possess numerous aesthetic and technical qualities. Our steles, books of remembrance, columns and plaques are made entirely of granite, a material renowned for its robustness and elegance. All our products come with a ten-year warranty.
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