Answers to questions others have asked about columbariums

1. What is a columbarium? It is a structure of vaults consisting of recesses (niches), designed to house cremanes in an urn. The actual size of the east & west niches is 11 1/8″ wide x 12″ high x 11″ deep. North & south (end) niches are 4″ deep x 23″ wide x 12″ high.
2. What is a niche? A niche is defined as a recessed compartment to hold urns. Our niches are designed to hold one urn that is sealed with a granite front.
3. What investment is required to secure a niche? A single payment to Sakatah Cemetery of $1,725.00 purchases one niche. Two burials may be put in this niche IF the urn(s) fit within the required space. The breakdown of this cost is as follows:
   • Niche – $1,000.00
   • Inurnment Fee (open and close) – $150.00 *
   • Bronze Plate (name, birth date & military) – $450.00 **
   • Bronze Death date plate – $125.00 *** Additional charge of $50 if inurnment is on a Sunday or holiday – for a total of $200.00
     ** subject to price increase if necessary2nd inurnment at a later date would cost $150 to be paid at time of purchase or $200 paid at a later date

     If a larger urn(s) is purchased and does not fit into one niche, a second niche would have to be purchased.

4. What other costs are there? No additional cemetery costs. This price, however, DOES NOT INCLUDE any costs incurred at a mortuary or cremation facility or winter burial.