Building a granite mausoleum is a major investment both financially and in terms of the legacy you leave behind. This stone structure that holds you and/or your loved ones’ remains is meant to withstand the test of time and reflect who you and your family were after leaving this earth, so it’s important to know that it’s built with quality control in mind, down to every detail. 

When planning your mausoleum, look for a supplier that is both a designer and fabricator of mausoleums, meaning they can take your project from concept to design through to construction and installation. POLCHINSKI MEMORIALS is here to help you understand what differentiates a high-quality column from one that is inferior, so that you can have peace of mind knowing what you leave behind has the longevity you expect.

What Are Columns?

Columns represent a majestic strength and can be a pleasing detail for your mausoleum. A column not only adds aesthetic value to your family mausoleum design, but it is also functional in terms of being load-bearing — transmitting the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below through compression.

Columns are typically round. A similar square shape is called a pier. The capital is the top of the column and can feature sculptural decorative details. The base is the lower portion of the column.