Columbarium
COLUMBARIUM ARRIVES AT COURTENAY CEMETERY
The City of Courtenay’s cemetery has its first columbarium.
This columbarium is rectangular in shape with polished light gray granite base, top and pillars, highlighted by individual black doors. It provides 48 standard niches, each providing adequate space for two urns. Each niche has a patented security system for protection against unauthorized access and vandalism.
A columbarium is ancient in origin. The name ‘columbarium’ is derived from the Latin phrase (columba, a word meaning “dove” that routinely came to symbolize both peace and the Holy Spirit for many early Christians) used to describe a structure of niches housing the ashes of the deceased during the time of the Roman Empire, a columbarium provides a suitable site for burial by inurnment.
Niche spaces at the cemetery are now available for sale to families at need or can be purchased as part of the estate planning. Anyone interest in purchasing a niche or finding out more information may call the cemetery department at City Hall, 250-334-4441, or email info@courtenay.ca.
Frequently asked questions about the Columbaria and Niche Spaces at the Courtenay Cemetery
Last Update : Tuesday, April 13, 2010