Have you ever driven past or walked through the Oakland Cemetery and wondered if it was possible to be buried in the historic cemetery? Well, for nearly a hundred and forty-five years, it hasn’t been. But now, you can actually purchase a space in Oakland’s new columbarium. Keep scrolling to find out more.
Why is Oakland Cemetery suddenly opening up to the public?
For the first time in more than a century, an unassuming 150-foot plot of land in the cemetery will be open to the public in the form of a new columbarium.
According to a new report from the AJC,
The columbarium will consist of four granite structures —basically mausoleums — that will contain a total of 270 spaces, each holding between 2-8 urns. Roughly 150 spaces have already sold out after going on presale last week.
How much does it cost to be interred in columbarium at Oakland?
Well, it actually can get pretty pricy. A reservation at Oakland Cemetery can cost anywhere from $6,000 to $40,000, depending on the location and size of the space.
How many people are buried at Oakland Cemetery?
According to Oakland Cemetery’s website,…