SAINT THÉRÈSE
MEMORIAL GARDEN
at Saint Mary of the Hills

• Discussions started over 5 years ago
• Suspended due to the COVID pandemic
• A committee of six members was formed

• The naming of the columbarium was decided early in the planning process
• Many parishioners have a special devotion to Saint Thérèse
• A shrine was already dedicated to Saint Thérèse on parish property
• Annual devotion – Oct. 1, 2023

• Columbarium
  • A series of burial vaults (niches) in a wall or structure
  • Designed to hold cremated remains in urn(s)
  • A niche is where the urn(s) are placed and securely locked
    • Planning for 120 niches
    • The approximate size is 12 X 12 X 12
    • Two urns per niche
  • The granite faceplate will be engraved similar to a cemetery headstone

• niche (holds 1 or 2 urns)
• Perpetual guarantee of the columbarium wall and niches
• Perpetual maintenance
• Engraving cost is usually less expensive than a gravestone
• Cost of an urn is far less expensive than a casket
• Urns are inexpensive and are readily available at the funeral home or online
• Total cost savings can potentially be up to $6,000

• Beautiful, picturesque, and peaceful landscape
• Consecrated site by the bishop
• Devotion to St. Thérèse of Lisieux
• Faith community
• Environment-friendly and space-friendly
• Easily accessible for visitation – year-around
• Simplicity of mass and burial on the same site
• Significant lighting 24/7
• Camera security