Indian Hill Cemetery has a columbarium with a paved patio area and separate parking area within its park-like, historic environment. This columbarium with marble doors is a permanent granite structure built specifically for housing urns of cremation ashes.

Many individuals and families opt for cremation as a final planning choice. In New England, over 50% of modern burials are cremation ashes. Cremation is considered advantageous for a number of reasons:

• • It can reduce burial costs and fees and can eliminate the need for a casket and other aspects of a conventional funeral.
  • It is faster and more convenient for many families.
  • It is more environmentally friendly in terms of land usage