An enduring choice, burying ashes in a cemetery involves placing ashes in a container within a burial plot. Families can opt for individual or family plots to maintain the unity of loved ones together in one location. This process includes selecting a burial container or urn. Memorial markers can be personalized with inscriptions, with the cremation container placed inside the casket if one is chosen. 

Can you bury ashes in a graveyard plot that already has a casket? Yes, in many cases, you can add cremated remains to an existing grave, creating a shared resting place. At Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, we allow for a second right of interment when available so families choosing cremation can stay together.

For those desiring above-ground interment, mausoleums provide a elegant option. Cremated remains can be placed within a casket and entombed within a private or public mausoleum. Plaques with inscriptions or lettering can be added for personalization. There are many personalization options available, include family mausoleum estates.

Cremation niche or columbarium burial offers a similar option to a mausoleum burial but in a dedicated structure that holds cremated remains in urns. Families can select unique and personalized urns according to their preference and place them within niches, maintaining proximity and unity to each and every loved one. There are numerous niche options, including our glass-front Trellis Niche Series, allowing loved ones to cherish memories in a serene and safe environment.

Typically, niches are designed to accommodate two cremations, with some larger niches capable of holding up to four. If you are considering burying cremated remains, you can also explore the option of adding a cremation to any ground burial space that already contains a casket.

Ultimately, how to bury cremated remains is a matter of personal choice. At Jefferson Memorial, we believe every family deserves burial options that reflect their values and honor the life of their loved one.

Your choice matters when choosing a funeral, burial or cremation. Memorialization is deeply personal, reflecting individual preferences and beliefs. Therefore, decisions should be made with care. Fortunately, Jefferson Memorial Cemetery’s cremation options cater to diverse needs. 

Whether you bury cremated remains in the ground or place cremated remains in a niche, these memorialization options create a focal point for spouse, children and grandchildren to visit, place flowers and learn about their heritage.

For further assistance or inquiries about pre-planning cremation cemetery or cremation burial arrangements, feel free to schedule a consultation with our qualified advisors.

Please remember, Jefferson Memorial does not allow scattering within our cemetery due to environmental effects as cremated remains are not simply ashes, but fine bone fragments that do not biodegrade easily. They will kill animal and plant populations.