Columbarium

Hey there little one! Have you ever heard of a columbarium? It's a special place where people can look at and honor the memory of their loved ones who have passed away.

Now, you know how we bury people in cemeteries, right? Well, in some cultures, they don't bury people underground, they place their ashes in a special area called a columbarium. Think of it like a little house or a big cabinet with small compartments called niches.

Each niche is usually big enough to hold a box or urn with the ashes of your loved one, and some niches have a glass or metal cover over them to protect the urn inside. The niches are all stacked up in rows, like a big wall, and each row is usually labeled with a number or a name so it's easy to find.

People can visit the columbarium to remember and honor their loved ones by decorating the niche with flowers, pictures, or even small objects that remind them of the person they miss. It's a very special and peaceful place where people can feel close to the ones they love, even though they are no longer with them.

So, that's what a columbarium is! It's a place for remembering, honoring, and cherishing those who have passed away.