St. Joseph's Columbarium

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What is a Columbarium?

A columbarium is a sacred structure containing niches designed to hold cremation urns. The Catholic Church encourages the respectful burial of cremated remains in consecrated ground rather than keeping them at home or scattering them.




St. Joseph’s Columbarium offers:

  • A permanent, blessed place of rest
  • A visible site for prayer and remembrance
  • A reverent alternative to traditional buria


About St. Joseph’s Columbarium


  • Location: St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chester, CT
  • Total Structures: 3
  • Installation: First structure is scheduled for the month of March, 2026.
  • Total Niches: 48 in each structure
  • Design: Traditional and dignified, in harmony with Catholic values
  • Blessing: The columbarium will be blessed according to Catholic rites


Set within the peaceful grounds of

St. Joseph’s Cemetery, the columbarium provides a prayerful setting for families

and future generations.


Niche Details


  • Niche Size: 12” × 12” × 12”
  • Suitable for cremated remains
  • A single niche is designed to hold two urns.
  • Durable, weather-resistant construction
  • Individual niche fronts suitable for engraving


Engraving & Inscriptions

(Inscription pricing is separate from

the niche cost)

  • First inscription: $315
  • Second inscription: $175

All inscriptions must follow cemetery and diocesan guidelines and are subject to

final approval.


Niche Details


  • Niche Size: 12” × 12” × 12”
  • Suitable for cremated remains
  • A single niche is designed to hold two urns.
  • Durable, weather-resistant construction
  • Individual niche fronts suitable for engraving



Engraving & Inscriptions

(Inscription pricing is separate from

the niche cost)

  • First inscription: $315
  • Second inscription: $175

All inscriptions must follow cemetery and diocesan guidelines and are subject to

final approval.


Niche Pricing:

  • All prices include Niche, opening/closing fees & Perpetual maintenance care
  • Bottom 3 rows: $2,500 per niche
  • Top 3 rows: $2,700 per niche


Limited-Time Offer:

$200 discount on niches (all 6 rows) purchased within the first 6 months after installation (March 8 - September 15, 2026)


Parishioner Benefit:

  • After the first 6 months, registered parishioners receive a $100 discount at any time of purchase


Pre-need purchase is encouraged due to limited availability.


Who May Purchase?

  • Registered parishioners
  • Catholics seeking burial in consecrated ground
  • Immediate family members, subject to cemetery regulations


All interments follow Catholic Church

and diocesan guidelines.