Choosing the Form of Tribute that is Right for You…

One of the most distinctive features of this superb memorial park is the variety of choices available to honor and commemorate your loved one.

Mausoleums
One of the most attractive and distinctive features of Venice Memorial Gardens are the mausoleum and private family estate areas. In these sections, families have established the most permanent type of memorial, choosing from the finest materials, designs and craftsmanship available.

Private Estate Mausoleums
An exclusive, stately tribute to a family, these memorials lend themselves to a family’s architectural preference. A family may have their choice of granite; custom accessories such as stained glass windows and bronze doors; custom engravings and custom landscaping. And the construction of a family mausoleum costs less than you might think, due to recent vast improvements in engineering and construction techniques. Some advantages of a private family estate mausoleum include fine, imported granite, architectural superiority and clean, dry placement.

Community Mausoleums
Community mausoleums are for families that prefer above-ground burial. Above-ground burial, a choice once reserved for the wealthy, is now available to families at prices comparable to that for in-ground burial. Venice Memorial Gardens’ community mausoleums offer the beauty of granite and their tasteful decor ensures a respectful and serene atmosphere. They also offer individuals and family groups of all faiths a wide array of facilities at reasonable prices. Some available options include:

• Wall of Mercy Catholic Mausoleum
• Corner of Courage Veteran Mausoleum
• Peace II and Peace III Ukrainian mausoleum
• Many non-denominational mausoleum choices, including our indoor Chapel of the Saints

Ground Burial
Many areas of the park accommodate ground burial, with several opportunities for monuments and other types of markers. Many families choose this option for final disposition because it is very affordable.

Families who prefer ground burial may choose from several peaceful, beautiful memorial areas. Some of these options are:

• Garden of Mercy (Catholic)
• Garden of Honor (Veterans - Veterans receive free space when making pre-arrangements)
• Garden of Eden (Jewish)
• Ukrainian Gardens
• Non-denominational/Non-sectarian Gardens
• Garden of Prophecy – reserved for families who prefer traditional upright memorials
• Garden of Angels (complimentary spaces for infants less than one year old)

 

Cremation Options
Families who prefer this type of final disposition may still hold a funeral or memorial service and may still commemorate their loved one with permanent memorialization. A permanent memorial offers family and friends a place to visit, reflect and pay tribute to a life well lived. Even if a family chooses to scatter the cremated remains, they can also permanently memorialize the deceased by keeping a portion of the cremated remains, or memorializing personal effects of the deceased.

Here, at Venice Memorial Gardens, commemorative cremation choices are virtually without limit. We are committed to fulfilling your needs before, during, and after the funeral, so please call us for an appointment, or for more complete information. Some available options for cremation include:

Columbarium Niche(s)
A beautiful place to store an urn containing cremated remains, this type of disposition allows a permanent place for a family to return and visit. Our columbarium niches feature fine imported granite and the option for sheltered or non-sheltered visitation areas. Families can also prefer to have a custom designed columbarium built exclusively for their family.

Benches
Perfect for peaceful recollection, granite cremation benches typically have an interior area where the urn can be stored. Regardless of whether the bench is placed in a memorial garden or private residence; it is an ideal monument for the remembrance of a life.

Ground Burial
Some families prefer ground burial, even when cremation is desired. The urn is placed in an urn vault and buried, with the location marked by a bronze plaque.

One of our staff members from Venice Memorial Gardens or Farley Funeral Home and Crematory is always available to explain all your memorialization choices. Please click here for more information.