Beginning in the fall, Goshen residents will have more options for placement of the cremated remains of their loved ones.

Local landscaper Stone Ridge Landscaping, Inc. just completed structural work on a scattering area this week, as part of a larger cremation garden at Violett Cemetery, 2818 Violett Rd.

Once completed, the cremation garden will give residents who choose to cremate the remains of their loved ones three options:
1. Ground burial in an 18X18-inch space
2. Placing the ashes in a columbarium niche
3. Scattering the ashes in a scattering area

Director of Cemeteries Burt Matteson explained as more families opt for cremations, they are looking for different means for the disposition of the ashes of their beloved. “More people are using cremations for a variety of reasons, which may include economic or personal,” he said. “Until now we only had ground burials for cremations, but with the cremation garden we will be able to give people more choices.”

The cremation garden will offer families more economical options for the disposition of ashes while maintaining a sense of enclosure. The Goshen City Council approved the fees for the disposition of ashes during a meeting July 18. A full list of the fees can be seen on the City website at goshenindiana.org/cemeteries.

More updates and announcements will be made when the cremation garden is completed.