Selecting A Burial Vault
Although not required by law in all places you my desire to select a burial
vault. These are sealed, warranted, and lined outer receptacles used in cemeteries for
underground interment. Outer burial containers may be required by your cemetery or
memorial park to help preserve the beauty and reduce maintenance costs by support the
weight of the earth and heavy equipment that may pass over the grave. Usually the vault is
set at the grave prior to interment. A brief service may be held at the grave when the
casket is interred. After the service, the cover will be placed over the base and the
grave will be filled, compacted, and then seeded or sodded. |
Burial Vaults
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Cremation
If cremation is preferred, you will still be able to make the same decisions
concerning the visitation and service. For a cremation service, you may select a casket
for the visitation or viewing, and an urn for the cremated remains. If you choose not to
have a viewing you will still need to select a casket or alternative container. After
cremation, many people prefer to bury the urn. While not required by law, many cemeteries
or memorial parks do require the use of an urn vault. Again, many choices are available.
Above-ground entombment, permanent possession or scattering, are other choices for final
disposition. You also have the opportunity for memorization.
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