At Rockford Cemeteries, we understand that choosing a burial option carries both emotional weight and spiritual significance. Cremation offers flexibility while honoring time-honored values of dignity, remembrance, and sacred rest. Whether you seek a simple graveside placement, a peaceful columbarium niche, a serene family estate, or a custom private mausoleum, our team is here to guide you toward a choice that reflects your faith and the memory of your loved one.
Cremation Graves
Cremation offers flexibility while still honoring traditional values of dignity, remembrance, and sacred rest.
Cremated remains can be buried in a traditional grave or a specific graves with a smaller footprint for the burial of cremated remains. The urn is typically placed in an urn vault for protection, and a headstone or lawn level marker identifies the site.
Inurnment in an Existing Family Grave
In some cases, cremated remains may be interred in a grave already occupied by a loved one, typically in a shared family plot. This provides a sense of continued connection and legacy.
Outdoor Columbarium Niches
A columbarium is a structure specifically for the entombment of cremated remains, with niches designed to hold urns. Niches are usually marked with engraved plaques and may be located indoors or outdoors in cemeteries or churches.
Each cremated remain is placed in a sealed niche. Niches are available in either a single or companion option. This option offers a clean, above-ground resting place that is accessible for visitation.
Glass Niches
Glass-front niches provide a beautiful and personal way to honor loved ones who have chosen cremation. Families may place an urn alongside photographs, keepsakes, or mementos, creating a lasting tribute that reflects the uniqueness of each life. These niches offer both reverence and visibility, allowing memories to be shared and cherished for generations to come.
Glass Niches are available at Calvary Cemetery in Winnebago
Family Estate Niches
Some of our cemeteries offer family columbaria with dedicated space for multiple urns. These allow families to remain together and provide a more personalized or private memorial.
Private Mausoleums
A unique and custom built option for whole families and generations to come. Private mausoleums can consist of caskets, urns, or a combination of both. These private mausoleums give families the ability to customize the color and design, and potentially add features such as stained glass, statuaries, benches, and landscaping.
Private Mausoleums are available at Calvary and Mount Hope Cemeteries
