Cremation has become more and more in demand in recent years, and Clarendon Hills Cemetery offers a variety of options for memorialization and final resting places for your loved ones. Cremation urns may be interred in an above ground Columbarium Niche or Memorial Bench, placed above ground in a Private Family Estate within designated gardens, or families may choose from our traditional in-ground burial options.
Private Family Estate
Cremation Estates are the perfect choice for those who would choose cremation but would still like to remain together with their family. Cremation Estates are similar to the family estates but instead of a private mausoleum, a private columbarium is used. We have options that could accommodate as few as two or custom designs that could be as large as a family would choose to build.
Traditional Burial of Cremation Urn
Much like with a casket burial, below-ground cremation burials are available in nearly all sections of our park. Cremation burials allow for a single grave space to accommodate as many as two loved ones, and cremation vaults are available from the cemetery to securely seal the urn providing the ultimate protection for the cremated remains of your loved one.
MEMORIAL CREMATION BENCHES
Our Cremation Benches can either stand alone in one of our select cemetery gardens or complement a private mausoleum. Cremation memorial benches are a serene, private option for families that allow cremation urns to be placed inside. Benches may also be personalized with a bronze memorial plaque. Benches are allowed in monument sections where family lots contain 6 graves arranged in two adjacent rows of 3 spaces. Other guidelines apply and please contact a Family Service Counselor to aid you in the selection process.
Placement in Columbarium Niche
With this highly regarded burial option, the urn containing your loved one’s cremated remains is placed within a niche, or space in a columbarium. The front of the niche is personalized with a bronze plaque, and vases are available to be installed in front of the columbarium to leave flowers and other decorations. We offer individual niches with are designed to accommodate standard single urns and companion niches which are designed to accommodate two urns or urns designed for couples.