Ground Burial
When it comes to a traditional in-ground burial, your family can choose between the different estate lots, multiple space lots, or single space graves available at one of our 7 cemeteries. We’ll walk you through the different options that exist and assist you in finding an option that fits your needs, budget, and personal preferences.
Mausoleums
A mausoleum is a large, above-ground structure designed to hold caskets or urns, so it is an option for either cremation or body burial.
It may contain individual compartments (crypts) for each deceased person or family, often with space for personalization such as plaques or engravings. Most mausoleums also contain glass-front niches for cremation urns and personal mementos.
Family Estates & Private Mausoleums
Some families choose to establish a private burial ground on their property or purchase a family plot within a cemetery. This allows for multiple family members to be buried together and may offer greater control over the memorialization process.
Green Burial
Heritage Funeral & Cremations is pleased to offer sustainable options for both burial and cremation.
Green or natural burial involves burying the body without embalming or using non-biodegradable materials. The goal is to minimize the environmental impact by allowing the body to decompose naturally. Biodegradable caskets or shrouds are often used, and grave markers are typically natural and minimalistic.
Currently, green burials are only permitted at Forest Grove Green Burial & Cremation section at Riverside Memorial Park.
If you'd like to learn more, download our Guide to Green Burial & Cremation or visit our page here.
Indoor & Outdoor Crypts
While not as common as they once used to be, crypts are still used as a resting place for loved ones. Crypts are an alternative to in-ground burials that can be more cost-effective and provide space for multiple families or generations.
Unique Placement for Cremation
For cremation interment, there are a number of unique or special options that are not available with body burial. These include cremation gardens, glass-front cremation niches, columbaria (outdoor cremation niches), cremation benches and a large range of other memorial or personal options that may be of interest. Contact Heritage for more details.
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