Columbarium

Since 1955 Doric has been an industry leader in providing dignified funeral and cemetery solutions.
With a commitment to excellence and a vision to create beautiful final resting places, we are proud to
introduce our newest product, the Doric Columbarium.

This Columbarium is our testament to the needs of todays funeral industry. Timeless designs with both aesthetics and functionality in mind, it combines classic beauty with modern durability to provide a secure environment for the interment of cremated remains. Custom designs, superior materials, and unequaled craftsmanship ensure that it will remain a cherished part of any memorial area for generations to come.

Peace-of-Mind

To ensure our quality standards, all columbaria are constructed in our own facility under the watchful eye of Doric craftsmen. A beautiful polished granite exterior mounted to a 50-52 aluminum alloy inner structure creates a unit with superior strength and durability to endure the test of time and provide peace-of-mind.

All Doric columbaria are built to last and come with an industry leading limited warranty for materials and labor.

With a network of over 100 distributors throughout the United States and Canada, service is right around the corner.

Purchasing a Columbarium

Several essential factors must be considered when installing a columbarium. The following points serve as a guide, though their order might vary based on your needs or organizational structure. Doric will assist you through every step, addressing all your questions and concerns. While each location may have unique requirements, these items provide a solid foundation for your planning.

  • Assessing Interest

    Determine if there is sufficient interest in your community for a columbarium.

  • Establishing a Committee

    Depending on your organization, form a small committee to oversee the selection and installation process.

  • Select a Location

    dentify suitable spaces within your site for a columbarium.


  • Design and Aesthetics

    Choose a design that aligns with your budget and complements the site’s aesthetics.

  • Budget Planning

    Understand what needs to be included in your budget

  • Creating a Presentation

    Prepare a presentation to outline the plan and gain support from your community


  • Financing Options

    Decide whether you can pay for the columbarium upfront or need to arrange financing.

  • Evaluating Return on Investment

    The return on investment for any project is something to consider.

  • Planning Construction

    Detail what is required for construction and how it will be carried out.


  • Ongoing Maintenance

    Determine the maintenance requirements to keep the columbarium in good condition.

Need

As cremation rates rise, the need for alternatives for the final resting place of cremated remains is growing. Communities are looking for options, and understanding how to better serve and lead them is crucial. Columbaria offer a great option for families seeking alternatives to in-ground burials

ROI (Return Of Investment)

  • The return on investment for any project is something to consider.
  • The pricing for a columbarium niche should be at minimum 3 times the full per niche costs.
    • The per niche costs would be the price of the columbarium and foundation work divided by the number of niches.
    • $ (columbarium) + $ (foundation and landscaping estimate) = total investment
      # niches
      = $per niche
    • Multiply x 3 = $ (the minimum to price to clients)
  • Total investment of $.
  • Per niche price to clients $ Potential revenue at todays price $ Return on investment - $
  • The ROI shown above does not include add on revenue such as engraving, flower vases and opening & closing the niche

Why Doric Niches?

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