In accordance with the law of December 19, 2008, the installation of a columbarium is mandatory for all communes with more than 2,000 inhabitants. This funerary monument is designed to receive and preserve cinerary urns containing the ashes of the deceased. Above all, it must be a place of peace and contemplation for all bereaved families.
Specialists for 35 years in the design of cinerary spaces in over 600 communes, here are our tips to help you make this place a haven of peace.
Choosing a Columbarium: an important step
Today, many families choose to place a funerary urn in a columbarium. These above-ground burials can be collective (containing several compartments) or individual (just a single compartment placed on the ground). Whatever the design you choose, it's important to use quality materials and an aesthetic approach to ensure optimum safety and durability.
We strongly recommend solid granite installations. Virtually indestructible over time, and requiring minimal maintenance, it's one of the most solid and prestigious minerals in the world. This noble material gives columbariums the elegance and refinement required for all types of cinerary space. They can be made in a variety of shapes (straight, curved, circular, pyramidal, columnar or spherical), and must be modular to accommodate from 2 to 4 urns. Some can also be designed as half-elevations, with integrated floral spaces to enhance their aesthetic appeal.
And don't forget to opt for models with tamper-proofscrew-secured openings for complete peace of mind.
A personalized columbarium for a place of remembrance for the deceased
Whatever the cinerary space, columbarium or garden of remembrance, local authorities have a duty to design it with the greatest respect for the deceased and their families. This place of sharing and remembrance must be soothing, in keeping with the expectations of the public. To make your columbarium a warm and welcoming place, think about personalizing it. Numerous accessories are available to perfect this space of remembrance:
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Granite benches to accompany them and give them time to rest.
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The installation of fountains and washbasins to make them more comfortable, and to ensure the flowering of a commemorative monument.
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The creation of granite plaques engraved with the names of the deceased, in keeping with the harmony of the columbarium.
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The installation of meditation tables, allowing the officiating minister to use them as a lectern for a final homily before the urn is placed in the columbarium.
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Signage to help visitors find their way around.
The design of a columbarium can also be tailored to a specific request from the town hall, based on a theme specific to the community, such as a logo, a story or an event. Anything is possible and can be tailor-made with the greatest respect for the environment.
Our priority is to meet the needs of local authorities, so we put our know-how and expertise at your disposal to ensure that your columbariums are designed to reflect your image, so that you can better welcome your constituents.
The Granimond team
