Columbarium & Memorial Garden

“providing restful and respectful surrounds for remembrance of loved ones and the preservation of their mortal remains”

What is a Columbarium?

A Columbarium is a wall of niches to hold the ashes of loved ones. The Forster Tuncurry Catholic Parish has built Columbaria in it’s meditation garden annexed to the Holy Name of Jesus Church, Forster. It has been constructed for the reverent holding of human ashes of parishioners and their family members.

Placing of Ashes

At the completion of the funeral service the body is cremated. A short time later, the Crematorium will contact the family and advise them that the ashes are available for collection. The family will then contact our Parish to arrange final inurnment of ashes in the reserved Columbarium niche. A ceremony is performed as part of the funeral inurnment offering.

Reservation of a Niche

The applicant has the option of reserving a niche for intended use by either themselves or others. Reservation process:

  • Complete application form and return to parish office
  • Inspect columbarium and decide on niche location
  • Application approval process (admin)
  • Pay fee on approval of application

Pricing

The fee payable on approval of application is $2,000 including GST. This fee covers reservation, the placement of the ashes and sealing of the niche. The payment can be made in full or a $1,000 deposit plus $100 per month paid over a twelve month period. The inscribed plaque will be provided by the representative of the deceased at the time of passing. Currently, a Memorial Plaque is $440 including GST. This fee includes inscription and placement on the wall.

Plaque Design

The plaques for both the Columbaria or the Memorial Wall will be to the standard dimensions set by the parish. The words and symbols on the plaque will also be in accordance with guidelines provided by the parish. The cost of plaques and the inscription is to be paid by the representative of the deceased.

Enquiries

For more information on the reservation and availability of niches, please Contact Us