Memorialization Options

Here we provide a list of each of our services/options and a definition of each. You may also wish to view our general price list for information on associated costs.

Inurnment - If your loved one has been cremated, you may wish to entomb or display the urn in a columbarium or garden niche. You may also choose to bury inurned remains, or scatter them.

Interment - Interment includes above ground entombment, or ground burial of human remains. For both inurnment and interment, we handle all labor involved in completing a ground burial, urn placement, or crypt entombment in a mausoleum. Graveside/Chapel Services -

Markers & Monuments - Most families choose to acknowledge the unique life of a loved one with some type of permanent memorial. We can help you choose an attractive memorial that meets your needs and budget.

Perpetual/Endowed Care - Includes the maintenance and ongoing upkeep of our cemetery grounds. A certain portion of each purchase is set aside and invested separately from other funds for the care of property and buildings. Records are also meticulously maintained with these funds.

What is a mausoleum?

A mausoleum is a durable, clean, dry, ventilated, permanent above ground structure designed for the entombment of human remains. Some mausoleums are built for the general community, while others are commissioned by, and designed for a specific family. In past centuries, mausoleum entombment was limited to royalty or the very wealthy. Famous mausoleums include the Taj Mahal, the Tomb of Unknown soldier in Washington D.C., and the Egyptian Pyramids. Today, entombment or inurnment in a mausoleum is available to most anyone, and more affordable than ever.

What is a lawn crypt?

Lawn crypts, also known as "underground mausoleums," are pre-installed vaults that allow for single or double-depth interment in a lawn space. Some crypts may hold multiple caskets so spouses or family members can be entombed together.

What is a columbarium, or cremation niche?

A columbarium is similar to a "wall" of niches that store or display the urns of cremated remains. We offer a wide selection of niches with marble or glass fronts; some niches are designed for one urn, others have space for multiple urns.

How can I learn more about a private family estate?

Family property is available at West Lawn. When you work with us to plan your own private estate, you determine how you want to allocate your space. We invite you to contact us for a private consultation, or stop by our facilities, and we can discuss the type of estate you may be interested in.

What do funeral/cremation directors do?

They are caregivers, advisors, and administrators who carry out the wishes of the family. They make the arrangements for the transportation of the body, arrange memorial services, write obituaries, prepare memorial folders, obtain certified copies of the death certificate, arrange cemetery services, order and deliver urns and other merchandise, notify the Social Security office and file for the Veteran's Allowance. They also have experience assisting the bereaved in coping with death, are trained to answer questions about grief, and can recommend sources of professional help. We are happy to recommend a reputable funeral home or crematory/cremation society at your request. Simply call us at (541) 343-1684.

Should I plan a chapel or graveside service at the cemetery?

Holding a memorial service is a customary way to recognize death and its finality. Services are generally held for the living to show respect for the dead and to help survivors begin the grief process. They also give mourners a chance to share stories, create memories, fulfill religious beliefs & customs, participate in a support system, and gather at a peaceful place during a time of confusion and uncertainty. You may wish to choose a traditional funeral service, complete with a graveside service, or chapel service. Funeral or cremation directors can arrange many of these services for you, or you can contact us at (541) 343-1684.