When exploring end-of-life arrangements, many families come across the word entombment—a term that may sound unfamiliar at first, but carries a long tradition of dignity, protection, and permanence. We’re here to help you understand your options clearly and compassionately. Whether you’re planning for a loved one or thinking ahead for yourself, here’s what you need to know about entombment and the thoughtful choices it offers.
What Is Entombment?
Entombment is the placement of a casketed body or cremated remains in a crypt or niche within a mausoleum, a form of above-ground burial.
Unlike traditional in-ground burial, entombment offers a dry, protected space where remains are securely enclosed in a sealed chamber, typically within a beautifully constructed structure made of stone, marble, or granite.
Why Families Choose Entombment
Entombment is chosen for many meaningful reasons:
- Protection from the Elements: Remains are safeguarded from weather, flooding, and shifting soil.
- Clean, Dry Environment: Mausoleums provide a controlled space that’s free of natural exposure.
- Peaceful Visitation Spaces: Many indoor mausoleums offer quiet, sheltered areas for reflection and remembrance.
- A Sense of Permanence: Entombment feels timeless—drawing from ancient traditions of honoring loved ones with care and respect.
- Family Togetherness: Crypts or niches can be placed side by side or stacked, allowing families to be laid to rest together.
- Clean and Dry: Avoids Contact with the Earth -Creates Pride & Prestige – An Investment- Stop cost of inflation – Expression of Love
Entombment Options to Consider
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to entombment. Our 12 beautiful cemeteries throughout New Jersey offer a variety of entombment styles to suit individual, couple, and family preferences.
1. Crypt Entombment
Single Crypt: Holds one casket.
Companion Crypt: Designed for two individuals, typically spouses or partners, entombed side by side or end to end.
Family Crypt: A private, often custom-designed space for multiple family members, offering privacy and legacy in one shared location.
2. Niche Entombment (for Cremation)
- Standard Wall Niche: Holds one urn.
- Companion Niche: Holds two urns, perfect for loved ones who wish to remain together.
- Glass-Front Niche: Offers a personalized tribute by allowing urns and keepsakes to be displayed behind glass.
Where Does Entombment Take Place?
Entombment takes place within:
- Mausoleums: Indoor or garden-style structures built to hold crypts (for caskets) and sometimes niches (for urns).
- Private Mausoleums: Custom-built for families seeking a more personal, secluded resting place.
Whether you choose an elegant indoor facility or a peaceful outdoor garden setting, each option provides a beautiful, respectful place to honor your loved one’s life.
Is Entombment Right for You or Your Family?
Entombment may be the right choice if you’re looking for:
- A dry, protected above-ground option
- A low-maintenance alternative to traditional burial
- A serene, accessible space for year-round visitation
- A way to keep family together in a single structure
- A dignified, timeless way to be remembered
Explore Entombment Options in New Jersey
Our team is dedicated to helping you navigate end-of-life planning with care and clarity. From elegant community mausoleums to serene cremation niches, there are thoughtful entombment options available throughout New Jersey. Let us help you explore your entombment options so you can make a decision that honors your wishes, your values, and your legacy.
| Above-Ground Entombment is: | It Signifies: |
| Clean | Durability |
| Dry | Devotion |
| Vented | Honor |
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