Why Every Cemetery Should Consider Adding a Columbarium

As burial preferences evolve and families seek more personalized ways to honour their loved ones, cemeteries are at a turning point. Traditional in-ground burials, while still meaningful for many, are no longer the only choice. Increasingly, people are choosing cremation—and with it comes the need for dignified, lasting, and beautiful spaces for remembrance. That’s where columbaria come in.

Meeting the Rise in Cremation

Cremation is now the preferred choice for a growing number of families. According to recent data, the cremation rate has surpassed 60% in many regions and continues to climb. Offering a columbarium allows cemeteries to meet this demand, providing a permanent and respectful place for cremated remains.

Maximizing Limited Space

As urban and suburban land becomes more limited—and more expensive—columbaria provide a space-efficient alternative to traditional burial plots. A thoughtfully designed columbarium can accommodate hundreds of niches in a footprint much smaller than what is required for casket burials. Many cemetery will use a columbarium much like Kyber’s Pacific single sided design as a “wall” lining the property—little land used but fully maximizing inurnment spaces.

Creating New Revenue Streams

Columbaria can be a sustainable source of long-term income for cemeteries. With customizable niches, memorial options, and add-on services like engraving and floral tributes, a columbarium can offer both immediate and ongoing revenue opportunities. It can also open a cemetery up for an increase in pre-needs by families buying their niche long before needed it.

Offering a Modern, Meaningful Option

Many families are looking for alternatives that reflect their values—such as simplicity, environmental consciousness, or personalization. A columbarium allows cemeteries to offer a modern memorial option that honours tradition while embracing contemporary needs.

Enhancing the Cemetery’s Aesthetic and Legacy

Columbaria can be architecturally beautiful, serving as focal points within a cemetery’s landscape. When designed with care, they complement the grounds and can even elevate the cemetery’s overall appearance and prestige, drawing in new families and reinforcing trust.

Low maintenance costs

Traditional burials often involve significant maintenance costs, as cemeteries are required to keep their grounds in immaculate condition. This entails regular grass cutting, weed removal, and meticulous care for each plot. In contrast, a columbarium offer a virtually maintenance-free solution. At Kybercc, we construct columbaria using only the highest quality materials, ensuring durability and longevity. To further assure our clients, we provide an impressive 25-year warranty, safeguarding against any potential issues.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a cemetery manager or part of a cemetery board, now is the time to explore how a columbarium can transform your grounds—and your mission. Whether you’re looking to serve modern families, increase revenue, or simply make better use of space, a columbarium is an investment in your cemetery’s future.

Contact us today. Let’s build a legacy together.