The Question of Cremation
Is this right for my loved one?
Columbaria Niche
In Ground Inurnment
Second Inurnment
ON THE RISE
Cremation
The process of cremation has been around for thousands of years. For health and expediency reasons, cremation was the predominant means of disposition of the dead in Greece, by the year 1,000 BC. It was not until the spread of Christianity, during the height of the Roman Empire, that full body burial became prevalent. It was not until one hundred years after the birth of the United States of America that the first cremation took place on American soil. The first crematorium in Cincinnati,The Hillside Chapel, was constructed by the Cincinnati Cremation Company between 1885 and 1888. This site still stands today on Martin Luther King Drive.
In America today, over 60% of families are choosing cremation for the final disposition of a loved one. Many conversations have taken place over the reason for this exponential increase. Cultural norms, religious views, environmental issues, and finances are just a few cited reasons for the growth.
Many families are faced with the daunting choice of what happens next, when there are no plans in place. What are the options for the final resting place of cremains? The Vine Street Hill Cemetery is pleased to offer in-ground cremation burials, indoor and outdoor columbaria niches, and options for the rite of second inurnment. Families can choose to set up a payment plan to defer out of pocket costs.
Closure
The Final Resting Place
A space for the entire family to gather
to reflect
Outdoor
Columbaria
Niches
Within the mausoleum complex, through the Mitchell Avenue entrance, The Circle of Love and the Circle of Remembrance Columbaria are easily accessible, with off street parking. Both single and companion niches are still available. Starting at $2240.00, memorialization and the weekday open and close are included in the pricing.
Indoor
Columbaria
Niches
Inside the Chapel of Peace mausoleum are glass front and brass front niches. With a keyed entry, families can spend time inside for quiet reflection. Both single and companion niches are still available. Starting at $2040.00, memorialization and the weekday open and close are included in the pricing.
In Ground
Inurnment
Throughout the cemetery are Cremation Gardens for those wishing to place their loved one’s cremains in the ground. A weekday inurnment starts at $2,220.00 for the space, the vault and the open and close.
Second Right
of
Inurnment
In some circumstances, cremains may be inurned above a full body burial. Legal permissions, per the state and the cemetery, must be acquired. Please contact a staff member to discuss this option.