advent's columbarium
What is a Columbarium and Niche:
Columbarium's have gained popularity as another option to burials of loved ones and as a permanent resting place to store their cremated remains.
Niche refers to the individual unit that your loved one’s ashes may be stored in.
Columbariums are not new and date back to the Roman Empire. As they gained popularity in the Roman Empire, the tradition endured and eventually evolved to what we know today. They are generally located in cemeteries or on Church grounds.
A place for meditation and Rememberance
Advent’s Columbarium
Advent’s Columbarium is a structure currently containing seventy-two (72) niches. Each niche (12X12 in) holds up to two urns into which cremated ashes of loved ones are held. Name, date of birth and death of the deceased are inscribed on memorial plaques which identify them, close and secure the niche.
Advent’s Columbarium is a place for the respectful placement of these urns. It’s surrounding gardens provide a space intended for relaxation, meditation and contemplation. It serves as a place that welcomes you into a state of mind, bringing peace and solace and as a dedicated area that you can go to remember loved ones and for healing prayer and discernment.
Currently there are two Columbarium structures installed at Advent Lutheran Church. The original structure was installed in 2010 and the newest structure was installed in 2023. Both structures contain thirty-six niches.
Niches and Memorial Wall
Advent’s Memorial Wall
A black marble Cenotaph wall sits between the two Columbarium units. We’ve named this memorial wall “For All The Saints” and it is intended as an everlasting tribute to loved ones entombed or ashes scattered elsewhere.
Fees: Currently engraving costs for a loved one’s name, birth & death year on “For All The Saints” wall is $250.
How to Purchase a Columbarium Niche or spot on the Memorial Wall
The following information is provided to help you learn more about purchasing a columbarium niche or securing a place on the “For All the Saints” Memorial Wall. For additional details regarding the columbarium, please reach out to Advent Lutheran. Church:
⮚ 425-337-5373 or
⮚ Email: ChurchOffice@AdventLutheran.net
A Columbarium Committee member will contact you to answer questions, explain the purchase process, and help with forms.
Columbarium and Memorial Wall Price List 12/12/2023 (Replaces 5/1/2011 ‘Current Fees’)
Niche License
Niche A/B/C 1 – 12 $1500.00
Niche A/B/C 13 – 24 $2500.00
Niche Transfer Fee $400.00
Move from one niche to another in the same Columbarium Unit
Niche Transfer Fee $400.00
Move from original Columbarium unit to new Columbarium unit
Niche Initial Engraving Fee $250.00
Niche Supplemental Engraving $250.00
Example: Add Death Date when
initial engraving did not include date
Memorial Wall Engraving Fee $250.00
Name/Birth Year/Death Year
Memorial Wall Supplemental Engraving $250.00
Example: Add Death Year when
initial engraving did not include year
How to Purchase a Niche License and Engraving:
If you'd like to proceed with the purchase, please download the following forms for either a Niche or the Memorial Wall.
Complete the form and mail it to the Church Office along with a check. A committee member will then reach out to finalize the purchase, assist with engraving details, and help with the selection of a Niche or a spot.
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