Mausoleums & Columbaria
Mausoleums and columbaria serve as dignified spaces for honoring loved ones. Mausoleums are elegant above-ground structures that provide a lasting memorial for families, while columbaria offer secure for housing cremated remains. Both serve as places of reflection and remembrance, allowing families to cherish the memories of those who have passed.
Mausoleum & Columbarium FAQ's...
A mausoleum is a large, impressive structure built as a final resting place for the deceased. Typically constructed from stone or marble, mausoleums be ornate and elaborate, often featuring intricate designs, sculptures, and inscriptions. They serve not only as tombs but also as memorials, allowing families to honor and remember loved ones in a dignified manner. These structures can be found in cemeteries or as part of larger memorial parks.
Main types include private estate, garden, chapel, and community mausoleums, alongside specialized options like columbaria for cremated remains. They offer
weatherproof, dignified alternatives to traditional ground burial crypt configurations.
Crypt Configurations:
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Single Crypt: Designed for one individual.
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Companion/Double Crypt: Built to accommodate two individuals.
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Westminster Crypt: A space built to hold multiple family members in a single plot.
A columbarium is a permanent structure, often in cemeteries or churches, designed to house cremated remains within small, secure compartments called niches.
These structures offer a low-maintenance, and eco-friendly alternative to ground burial, with granite-fronted or glass-fronted niches often personalized with engravings or photos.
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Outdoor: Standalone units in memorial gardens, often granite.
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Indoor: Located within chapel walls or mausoleums.
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Church: Specialized installations providing community, comfort, and proximity to worship spaces.
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Garden/Walk-in Mausoleums: Structures that may also house niches.
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Mausoleums
Mausoleums allow families to entomb their loved ones in crypts above ground, in a beautiful, private and sheltered place.
Gaydos Monument Company stocks a variety of two-crypt non-walk-in granite mausoleums that are always available to view at our headquarters in Canonsburg, PA. Gaydos can also design and custom order three-plus-crypt granite mausoleums with a variety of beautiful architectural options, in a variety of colors and with a variety of engraving options.
Gaydos Monument Company can design and install preassembled or site-constructed walk-in mausoleums. These designs range from very simple 3-crypt granite mausoleums to extremely large and elaborate multi-crypt mausoleums. A variety of granite colors and styles are available and we have a diverse selection of bronze door styles and stained glass windows to choose from. Both the interiors and exteriors of walk-in mausoleums may be sandblasted engraved with carvings and letterings. All of our granite mausoleums are constructed with the utmost care and highest quality materials to ensure longevity.
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Columbaria
For Families
Our columbarium selections offer a and respectful environment for honoring loved ones. Each columbarium is designed with care, featuring niches that accommodate different preferences and needs. We provide a range of styles and materials, ensuring a beautiful and tribute. Explore our selections to find the perfect resting place for your cherished memories.
Community Columbaria Options
Enhance your cemetery’s offerings and boost revenue with a beautifully designed community columb from Gaydos. As cremation rates rise, our customizable columbaria provide a dignified option for non-ground burials, featuring structures that range from simple to ornate Each design can accommodate anywhere from 48 to hundreds of niches, ensuring you meet the needs of your community. Additionally, our thoughtfully planned cremation gardens, with walkways and benches, create a serene environment while generating income through niche sales, openings, entombments, closings, and inscriptions.