Cremation Niches
A burial option for cremated remains in an above or in-ground structure.
For members of the Catholic Church, cremated remains should be treated with the same respect of corporal remains, including the use of a worthy vessel, the manner in which they are carried, appropriate placement and transportation, and final disposition. The Diocese of Joliet recommends cremation take place after the funeral liturgy, however, the funeral liturgy may be celebrated in the presence of the cremated remains. Cremated remains of the body should be buried in a grave, entombed in a mausoleum or inurned in a niche. Scattering of the cremated remains of the body is not permitted by the Catholic Church.
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Cremation Columbarium
A structure, room, or space in an indoor mausoleum, outdoor environment or other building containing niches. The columbarium niche is available in various sizes and provides a dignified and permanent housing enclosure for the cremated remains of the body.
A niche is a recess space in a columbarium used for the permanent placing of cremated remains of the body. The niche front is available in the following elements/materials:
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Provides opportunity to visually personalize your niche with a decorative memorial urn, photo and other personal mementos. Glass niches are available at:
- All Saints Cemetery, Mausoleum & Columbaria - Bourbonnais
- Assumption Cemetery, Mausoleum & Columbaria - Wheaton
- Resurrection Cemetery, Mausoleum & Columbaria - Romeoville
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Offers a private front that can include a bronze name plaque or sand-blasted engraving (depending on location). An optional cameo portrait and bronze bud vase for both interior and exterior units are available for purchase at certain cemeteries. Granite niches are available at:
- All Saints Cemetery, Mausoleum & Columbaria - Bourbonnais
- Assumption Cemetery, Mausoleum & Columbaria - Wheaton
- Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum & Columbaria - Kankakee
- Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Mausoleum & Columbaria - Joliet
- Resurrection Cemetery, Mausoleum & Columbaria - Romeoville
- Risen Lord Cemetery & Columbaria - Oswego
- St. Mary Cemetery & Columbaria - Elmhurst
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A private front that is complimented with a bronze name plaque and optional bronze bud vase. Wood niches are available at Resurrection Cemetery, Mausoleum & Columbaria in Romeoville.