Cremation is becoming more popular, but the desire to have a special place to visit and remember never changes. Memorials continue to give families a place to feel connected, reflect, and honor a life well lived.

Instead of traditional full burials, many families choose cremation benches, columbaria, or monuments with space for ashes. These options create a lasting, personal space, sometimes bringing multiple loved ones together in one meaningful place.

Cremation doesn’t replace memorials; it simply changes what they look like. Below are some of the most common options families choose.

Flat Bronze Markers with Cremation Space

These markers look like traditional flat bronze memorials but include hidden compartments beneath the nameplates for cremation remains. They provide a simple, elegant way to honor a loved one while maintaining a clean, classic look.

Flat Markers with Bronze Cremation Cap

These flat markers feature a bronze circular cap that covers a space below for cremation remains. They offer a clean, traditional look while providing a dedicated place to honor a loved one.

Monument with Internal Cremation Space (Core Hole)

This monument features a core hole drilled into the base, allowing cremation remains to be securely placed inside. It offers a traditional, upright appearance with a discreet space for ashes.

Pedestal Bench with Cremation Space

This pedestal bench includes core holes in the base to hold cremation remains. It provides both a place to sit and a lasting space to honor loved ones.

Individual Columbarium

Designed to look like a traditional upright headstone, this option includes built-in niches behind the plates to hold cremation remains. It offers a familiar appearance with dedicated space for one or more loved ones.

Community Columbarium

Some cemeteries offer large columbaria where families can purchase an individual niche. These spaces hold cremation remains and are typically marked with a personalized plate.