Columbaries of late have gained acceptance as alternative to space consuming memorial plots. They are used to hold and store cinerary urns of our dearly departed, and are usually located next to a church. However, since by virtue of being associated with death, columbaries are still identified with the macabre or remain to be dark, dreary places. But this particular facet of columbaries are slowly being changed starting with the aptly named Elysium Gardens. The name derives from the Elysian Fields of Greek mythology, the final resting place of virtuous and heroic souls.