Cemetery Design and Planning: Cremation
- Mosaic Niches for cremains at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL - Immaculate Heart of Mary Garden Crypt Complex
- Prince of Peace Crematory and Garden Niches, Clinton Township, MI
- Mosaic Niches for cremains at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park, IL
- Taking advantage of the natural landscape, the Mausoleum of the Archangels Extension was designed to allow for full-body burials on the lower-level, and cremation niches exclusively on the upper-level
- View of the Upper Level Niche Walls at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL - Mausoleum of the Archangels Extension. The upper level of the complex is for cremains burial only
- Columbarium Complex at Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
- Columbarium Complex at Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
- Memorial Walk, Memorial Wall, and Ossuary at Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
- Cremation Garden and Memorial Walk at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ
- Columbarium Units at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL
- Columbarium Walls and Garden at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL
- Mosaic Niches for cremains at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL
- Columbarium Wall and Garden Crypt Buildings at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ
- Mosaic Niches for cremains at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL - Mary Mother of Roses Garden.
Description
Cremation is a major part of the cemetery and funeral industry, and has been increasing at a rapid rate each year because as the baby-boomer generation increases in age, they are demanding more burial opportunities for themselves and their loved ones. Part of working with our clients as a partner is helping them to achieve their goals. At Mekus Tanager, we specialize in timeless cemetery design and also incorporating the current and potential future demands of the cemetery industry.
A consistent part of our cemetery and funeral home design has included special considerations for cremation. For example, Mekus Tanager specifically designed niche sections (for cremains) on a separate level from garden crypts (for casket burials) in the Mausoleum of the Archangels Extension at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, IL. As part of the design team for the new Miramar National Cemetery, Mekus Tanager developed numerous columbarium complexes, an ossuary and memorial wall, and scatter garden to be incorporated throughout the cemetery to provide veterans with multiple options should they choose cremation.
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Literature
Cremation Inventory Options Brochure
Project Examples
All Saints Cemetery
Good Shepherd Cemetery
Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Maryhill Cemetery
Miramar National Cemetery
Mt Sinai Cemetery
Resurrection Cemetery - Prince of Peace Crematory and Garden Niches
St. Mary Mausoleum Complex
St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery
Cemetery Elements & Project Types
Master Planning - Mausoleums & Garden Crypt Complexes - Cremation - Committal Shelters & Outdoor Chapels - Decorative Features - Administration Buildings - Maintenance Facilities - Funeral Homes & Crematories