Memorial Cremation Pillars

Bronze and Granite Cemetery Headstone Pillars for Cremation Ashes

Cremation has long been a controversial topic for many throughout history. During the dawn of the civilizations that helped shape history, it was, for the most part, accepted and practiced by several societies. With the spread of Christianity, cremation of the human body become inappropriate, and even frowned upon. While that was so, it was eventually discovered that cremation was not only an acceptable form of disposition, but even a more hygienic solution, especially during large-scale pandemics, such as the spreading of plagues. Eventually, cremation became an acceptable practice, and in recent years it has gained more and more popularity throughout several different countries, and even religions. With that said, it stands to reason that the memorial industry reflected the rise in popularity of cremation, and has evolved greatly to offer families who had a loved one cremated a number of ways that they can memorialize their lost loved one.

One of the most interesting innovations is that of the cremation pillar. A cremation pillar is made of a durable granite stone, and features a hollow chamber that holds and protects the cremated remains for all eternity. These elegant memorials feature a number of exquisitely etched designs that range from a serene pond, to an elaborate etching of a religious scene. The top of the cremation pillar is often slightly beveled, to help ease the process of interring the cremation vessel, and is secured with a beautiful bronze plaque. The pillars can be customized to accommodate the remains of one or more individuals, for those who desire a family memorial, and, of course, can be personalized with the information of the loved one, which is usually etched into the sides of the pillar. One of our most popular designs features a more stout pillar, that is covered with a bronze plaque that will feature the likeness of the loved one, etched into the surface of the bronze through an ingenious process. As with our more traditional memorial grave markers, we contact the cemetery with the details of the pillar order to ensure that the pillar will abide by their regulations.

What is included with the price listed?

• Your choice between 3 Different Granite Colors.
• Names, Dates of Birth, Dates of Death.
• Additional Lettering up to 15 letters (examples: In Loving Memory, Rest in Peace, Together Again, Together Forever, I Love You, Lasting Memories).
• Optional emblems with over 10,000 emblem options to choose from (example: cross, praying hands, Hummingbird, hearts, roses and more).
• Free shipping to all 48 Continental United states (we can ship to Alaska and Hawaii, even internationally but the does cost extra, call our customer service office for a quote).

What is not Included in the price listed?

• Premium Granite colors, prices only reflect standard color options only. Please call for premium color prices.
• Vases are not included; if you would like to add a vase please contact our customer service team for a quote.
• If additional lettering is more than 15 letters it will charge per additional letter. If selected prices in the cart will reflect the total.
• Additional Emblem. Please call for a quote.
• Additional Name, Date of Birth and Date of Death. Please call for a quote.
• Any non-English letter. Please call for a quote.
• Delux Carving, or non standard fonts.
• Installation. If the Cemetery is installing the Memorial, please make payment to the cemetery. If a monument company is installing the Memorial, please make payment to them directly. Memorials.com does not do any installation.

What is the Cremation Ash Capacity?

•  Individual - Capacity 210 Cubic Inches
• Companion - 420 Cubic Inches

What are the most popular Granite colors?

• Moonlight Gray: Quarried in Rockville Minnesota, Moonlight Gray is also known as Rockville, this unique natural granite has a pristine pebble variation in dark gray, light gray and even sometimes light pink hues.
• Sierra White: Quarried in Raymond California, Sierra White is the most common granite color for bronze and granite grave markers, its light gray color complements its surrounding and brings out the beauty the nature around grave marker.
• Texas Pearl: Quarried in Granite Shoals Texas, Texas Pearl has a unique and exquisite color of light orange/pink beige tones mixed with light gray and dark gray contrast each other and gives it a deeper appearance in terms of unique properties.