Columbarium Designs: Indoor and Outdoor Options

• Whether located indoors or outdoors, columbaria provide dignified resting places for cremated remains
• An outdoor columbarium integrates with nature, enhances the aesthetic appeal of exterior areas, and optimizes land use
• An indoor columbarium offers privacy and year-round, climate-controlled accessibility
• Whichever you choose, Kyber Columbarium and Construction has trusted solutions to enhance your memorial property

An increasing demand for cremation as a more sustainable practice, cemeteries, churches, and other institutions are seeking the best solutions for memorializing loved ones. Columbaria have emerged as the preferred choice, with both indoor and outdoor options to suit various needs and maximize revenue. Here’s what you should know about each of these columbarium designs, and why Kyber Columbarium and Construction is the preferred choice in the industry.

About Columbaria

A columbarium is a structure designed to hold urns, providing a permanent and respectful resting place for cremated remains. Within a columbarium are individual niches, which can all be the same size or varied to accommodate different urn styles. Although built underground in ancient Rome, they are most commonly found above-ground nowadays.

Columbaria come in all shapes, sizes, and configuration! They can range from small, single-family units to large structures that accommodate dozens of urns and are made of durable materials like granite, marble, and aluminum. An indoor columbarium is often incorporated into an existing building, such as a mausoleum or chapel, whereas an outdoor columbarium can be either free-standing or integrated into garden walls or memorial parks.

Outdoor Columbarium vs. Indoor Columbarium

There are benefits to each of these columbarium designs. That means the layout and/or constraints of your property, climate considerations, and the overall feel you aim to achieve can guide you in making the best choice. Let’s take a closer look at the options.

Outdoor Columbarium: Embracing Nature

Outdoor columbaria sit within the natural environment and offer a serene and sacred space for reflection—ideal for cemeteries and memorial gardens. Some of the best reasons to choose this style include:

• Natural Setting: Outdoor columbaria are often surrounded by landscaped gardens, water features, and walking paths for a peaceful atmosphere.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Beautifully designed columbaria, like those crafted by KyberCC, enhance the visual appeal of any space, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes.
• Efficient Use of Space: By utilizing vertical space, an outdoor columbarium can be built along property boundaries or into currently unused areas, maximizing land use (and revenue).

It’s important to note that quality construction is key when selecting an outdoor columbarium. The durable outdoor columbarium designs by Kyber are made to withstand environmental elements. They ensure longevity and require minimal maintenance to preserve their beauty for years to come.

Indoor Columbarium: Protected and Private

Indoor columbaria are well-suited for facilities with limited outdoor space or when a climate-controlled environment is preferred. Commonly found in churches, mausoleums, and memorial halls, they offer a few key features:

• Climate Control: Indoor columbaria protect urns and inscriptions from weather-related wear, preserving their original beauty and integrity.
• Accessibility: Access is available year-round for visitors, regardless of weather conditions. An indoor columbarium may also be easier to visit for those with reduced mobility.
• Privacy: Indoor settings offer a more intimate atmosphere for reflection and remembrance.

The columbarium designs KyberCC offers for interior spaces are both functional and elegant. They can be customized to complement a building’s existing architecture to seamlessly blend with the space.

Kyber’s Signature Columbarium Designs

KyberCC features a diverse range of indoor and outdoor columbarium designs to meet the needs of any institution. Although a range of sizes and styles, along with custom designs, is available, these are some of our most popular offerings:

Glass Front Niches

Ideal for indoor settings, glass front niches feature transparent fronts, allowing families to display urns alongside personal mementos, photos, and keepsakes. They can be built to any specifications, and can be free-standing or incorporated into walls and dividers.

The Cranbrook

The square-structured Cranbrook is one of Kyber’s most stately columbarium designs, creating a strong, “like a rock” appearance. It’s named for the city of Cranbrook, which is surrounded by mountain ranges that stand solidly above the landscape.

The Holt (Family Unit)

Columbarium designs aren’t restricted to large, multi-niche structures. The Holt is a lovely example of a smaller, personal unit for families that wish to be memorialized together. It can include up to 10 niches, offering both unity and individual acknowledgement.

Kyber Columbarium and Construction: Your Partner in Exceptional Columbarium Designs

Whether you choose an outdoor or indoor columbarium, KyberCC features an extensive range of exceptional options designed to meet your unique needs. With over 50 years in the industry, we’re trusted throughout North America for the quality of our work and our commitment to professionalism. We proudly offer:

Comprehensive Service: From initial consultation to final installation, Kyber provides end-to-end services, so your experience is seamless.

Customization: While we have an extensive selection of columbarium designs, we also collaborate on custom memorial spaces that align perfectly with your vision.

Premium Materials: Inside and out, our columbaria are constructed of the most durable, high-quality materials to stand the test of time.

Ongoing Support: Whether you select an indoor or outdoor columbarium, it’s backed by a 25-year warranty. We also offer repairs and ongoing maintenance support.

For more information on Kyber’s columbaria, or for guidance in deciding between an indoor or outdoor columbarium for your property, we encourage you to contact us. We look forward to assisting you in enhancing your memorial space with one or more of our beautiful columbarium designs.