A Light and Surprising Look at a Very Serious Industry
💡 Think death care is always gloomy? Think again.
Behind the somber tones and quiet music of memorial chapels and columbary vaults lies a world full of interesting, unexpected, and even fun facts.
Let’s take a break from the serious and explore the lighter side of remembrance. Whether you’re planning ahead or just curious about the industry, here are 10 fun facts that will make you say, “I didn’t know that!”
☠️ 1. “Columbary” comes from the word dove house
That’s right—“columbarium” comes from the Latin columba, meaning dove. In ancient Rome, doves were kept in niches similar to the way urns are stored today. So a place for ashes was named after… a birdhouse. 🕊️
🛸 2. The Philippines has some of the most high-tech columbaries in Asia
From livestreaming wakes to QR codes on urns, chapels like Aeternitas are leading the charge in digital memorials. Some even offer online memory walls where you can light a virtual candle or leave a message.
🏰 3. There are now luxury columbary vaults with hotel-style service
Think marble floors, chandelier lighting, private lounges, and butlers offering coffee to guests. In Quezon City, Aeternitas Chapel and Columbary feels more like a five-star hotel than a traditional funeral space.
📈 4. Columbary vaults can appreciate faster than condos
Real estate investors are now flipping vaults like apartments. In prime locations, some vaults double in value within 3–5 years. Talk about a smart investment—with eternal value.
🧺 5. Some columbaries offer picnic-style visits
In Japan, families visit columbariums during holidays and even eat meals together to celebrate their loved one’s life. The concept of “grief with joy” is spreading to countries like the Philippines.
🐶 6. Pet columbaries are now a thing
Yes—your furry friends can now rest in peace in specially-designed pet vaults. At some chapels, you can even find paw-shaped urns and memorial photos of beloved cats and dogs.
🕯️ 7. Some urns are made of biodegradable materials that grow into trees
Instead of traditional urns, you can now use eco-urns made from coconut fiber, bamboo, or recycled paper—filled with a seed that will grow into a tree after burial. It’s called “green memorial” or “living legacy.”
🎨 8. People now personalize urns like art
From Minnie Mouse designs to Star Wars-themed containers, modern urns come in all styles. One client at Aeternitas even had a mini-urn shaped like a camera for her father, who was a lifelong photographer. 📷
📖 9. Pre-need buyers are as young as 25
A growing number of millennials and Gen Zs are planning their afterlife arrangements early—not out of fear, but because it saves money and stress for their families later. It’s called being “legacy smart.”
👗 10. Some chapels offer wardrobe rooms for the departed
Yes, you read that right. In upscale chapels, some families dress up their loved ones for multiple days of viewing with options like barong, long dresses, or even cosplay! (One uncle reportedly had a Spider-Man-themed send-off.)
🏛️ Aeternitas: Where Meaning Meets Modern
Whether it’s a peaceful space for your loved ones or a smart investment for your future, Aeternitas Chapel and Columbary offers both comfort and innovation in one beautiful location.
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✨ Lifetime peace of mind
📍 Come Visit Aeternitas Today
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