Columbarium

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The Church Columbarium: The Future of Cremation Interment for the Faith Community

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Traditional Church Cemeteries are prominent sites in most communities across North America. These cemeteries exemplify how churches have been supporting the community for centuries.  As the faith community continues to grow, they are seeking new ways to assist families during their darkest hour. Statistically, cremation in North America is almost surpassing traditional casket burial.

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Religious Perspectives On Cremation

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The practice of cremation is becoming more common in North America. Although some religions forbid cremation, others have accepted the concept and today refer to cremation in their canon. Various religious denominations are adapting to these changes and integrating the practice into their funeral services. Some eastern religions have been cremating their dead for

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Design Specifics: What Every Memorial Marker Needs

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Columbarium Design Specifications Losing someone we love can be quite a traumatic experience. We often find ourselves wishing we could have had more time with our loved one to talk and share more moments together. This longing to still be with our dearly departed is probably the very reason why some of us

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Selecting Designs for Granite Memorial Stones

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Granite Memorial Design Deciding on a memorial for a loved one can be a tremendously emotional experience for families. Describing and defining a life through the permanence of stone can be overwhelming when compounded with the experience of deep loss. At Sunset Memorial and Stone we focus on helping families through the process