Cremation Vaults
Why use a vault for cremation? Many
people decide to have the cremated remains of their deceased family member
buried. In most cases, this is on a family cemetery lot where other interments
may be made in the future. Any time an interment is made, it is important
to protect the deceased's physical remains. Vaults protect the urn, which
holds the cremated remains, from the natural elements. It also protects the urn
from disruption if an adjacent grave is opened at a later date, or the grave is re-opened
again by mistake. The power equipment that is used in most cemeteries to
dig a grave could easily destroy an urn that is not protected by a burial
vault thereby spilling the cremated remains into the surrounding soil. A Cremation Vault also aids the family
in the event they decide to disinter the deceased and move
them to a different cemetery or another lot within the same cemetery. As
unusual as this may seem, it does happen quite often in today's transient
society.
Cremation Vaults come in varying
sizes that are tailored to accommodate cremation urns. They are usually
cube shaped and are no larger than 18 to 20 inches tall. They can be constructed
of varied materials such as metal, polystyrene or plastic, cultured marble,
or reinforced concrete. Concrete vaults are often lined with materials
such as stainless steel, copper, bronze or polystyrene to provide a moisture
barrier. The vaults are sealed with an adhesive or sealant compound to
provide a protective unit.
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