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St. Scholastica Monastery
A Community of Benedictine Sisters in Fort Smith, AR

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  • Who we are
    • About Us
    • Community Members
    • Sisters in Eternal Rest
    • Prayer Schedule & Prayer Request
    • Monastic Congregation of St. Gertrude
  • Spiritual Direction
    • Ministries
    • Hesychia House
    • Girls’ Education Matters
    • Social Justice Awareness
  • Vocations
    • Questions
    • Stories
    • Discernment Resources
    • Male Monastics
  • Oblates
    • Become An Oblate
  • Ways to Help
  • News
    • Newsletters/Magazines
  • Shop Online
    • Benedictine Bakery
    • Gift Shop

Columbarium

The Columbarium is
open daily from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Columbarium view from South looking North. Photo by Carly Flanagan
columbarium
West Columbarium Photo by Carly Flanagan

To make an appointment, please contact the office by phone at 479-783-4147 or by email at [email protected]

What is a Columbarium?

A permanent structure with niches or compartments designed to hold the urns containing the ashes of loved ones. The word is derived from the Latin word Columba, which means the dwelling place of a dove. When Christians, relegated to Rome’s catacombs, began using cliff-side niches to seal away the ashes of the faithful who died, the term “Columbarium” took on its current meaning.

Columbarium Niches

  • Single inurnment - $2,500   (Includes 1 open/close)
  • Niche for two inurnments - $4,000*
  • Companion inurnment after initial purchase– additional $2,000*
    (Includes open/close fee and new niche plate engraving)

*Companion inurnment must be a family member.
*Maximum of two inurnments per niche is allowed and is subject to size of urns.

Download our brochure for full information! 

Brochure

St. Scholastica Monastery

A Community of Benedictine Sisters in Fort Smith, AR

479-783-4147

1315 S. Albert Pike Avenue
Fort Smith, Arkansas

General: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]

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Hours:

24/7

St. Scholastica Monastery Fort Smith
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