Columbaria are built both indoors, often within a chapel or mausoleum, and outdoors in memorial gardens, and cremation niches are available in each setting. Indoor niches sit in a sheltered, climate-controlled space that many families find contemplative and quiet. Outdoor niches place the memorial in a garden environment, which suits the mild Los Angeles, California climate and appeals to families who prefer an open-air setting for visits.
The setting influences more than atmosphere. Outdoor niches contend with sun and moisture and shifting temperatures, so material selection and construction quality matter more in that environment. Doric Vaults engineers its columbarium niches for both indoor and outdoor installation, and a Los Angeles cemetery can work with Doric to determine which settings make sense for the families it serves.
