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The city has 8 columbariums at the McDivitt Grove Cemetery. Columbariums are outdoor walls containing niches. The columbariums are granite walled and house 48 niches each. Each niche is 12 inches by 12 inches by 11 1/2 inches for the placement of urns. Urns containing human cremations will only be allowed in the columbarium. Niches are limited to one cremation per niche.
Niches are still available for sale in the columbariums located on the east side of the cemetery. Niches are sold on a first come, first served basis.
The price includes faceplate engraving, opening and closing. An optional rose engraving may be purchased for and additional $50. There are no restrictions on the number of niches that can be bought. Purchasers must agree to the terms and restrictions set forth by the City of Urbandale.
Niches are purchased through the Urbandale Parks and Recreation office, 3310 86th Street in Urbandale. 515-278-3963
Two new columbariums ("G" and "H") were installed in January of 2025. These were installed on the east side of the cemetery, increasing the number of columbariums to 8 at McDivitt Grove Cemetery. Niches are currently for sale.
Columbarium specific: The use of decorations either placed on the ground or in freestanding easels or stands or attached directly by wire, tape, glue or other similar method is not allowed. Please see complete Cemetery Rules and Regulations.