Integrity: Reclaimed
What we make matters more than what we make on it.
Homegrown Heritage.
With over 25 years’ experience serving the UK memorial industry, we proudly introduce EcoRest – a brand built on care, craft, and conscience.
Made in Britain using EarthBond, our recycled-stone composite, it preserves the integrity of traditional craftsmanship while shaping a more sustainable future.
Why We Make Matters
In recent years, a quiet race to the bottom has reshaped the memorial trade.
Market forces – rising UK labour costs, tighter safety standards, cheaper shipping and instant communication – have made it easier to import container-loads of low-cost finished granite than to invest in local craft. What was once an art of care and permanence has become a system of convenience and repetition – efficient, but ethically uncertain and heavy in carbon, often disguised as tradition.
EcoRest was created in response: a return to integrity in an age of compromise.
We unite craftsmanship with conscience, using EarthBond, our low-carbon composite that reclaims and rebinds waste stone into new life. Durable, beautiful, and 100% made in Britain, it proves that progress and principle can coexist – in how we source, how we make, and how we remember.
1 tree planted for every interment.
Offsetting carbon and supporting diverse habitats.
Making remembrance spaces greener.
Trusted by crematoriums worldwide
Enquire about EcoRest Niches:
Three easy steps.
Our goal is to make niche purchasing and installation as easy and fast as possible.
1. Send us your wall measurements
Send us a photo and the wall’s rough dimensions — indoors or outdoors
We’ll create a visual layout and provide a no-obligation quotation.
Ideal for crematoria, cemeteries, chapels or indoor areas.
2. We prepare your cremation niche wall
Each niche panel is tailored to your dimensions, complete with shutters and accessories.We preassemble the entire layout in our UK workshop.
Delivered ready to install – no brickwork or wet trades required.
3. We install the niches securely on-site
Our team (or yours, with guidance) installs the niche wall quickly and cleanly.
Most installations are complete in 2–5 working days.
Suitable for new builds, extensions or heritage settings.
A Huge Range of Accessories
Niche & Columbarium FAQs
What is a cremation niche?
A cremation niche is a secure, above-ground space designed to hold urns containing cremated remains. Typically located in columbaria, mausoleums or memorial walls, niches offer a respectful and space-efficient alternative to traditional burials.
What makes Biondan Thin-Niches different?
Our u003cstrongu003epatented Thin-Niche systemu003c/strongu003e is only 4 inches deep, allowing it to be mounted on almost any indoor or outdoor wall. Unlike bulky columbaria or traditional mausoleum crypts, Thin-Niches are modular, space-saving, and fast to install – ideal for cemeteries facing space shortages or adapting to increased cremation rates.
Why should a crematorium or cemetery consider these niches?
u003cstrongu003eMaximise unused wall spaceu003c/strongu003e indoors or outu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eAvoid costly new builds or renovationsu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eOffer premium or budget optionsu003c/strongu003e, depending on location and clienteleu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eAdapt quickly to the UK’s rising cremation demandu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eImprove ROI on prime mausoleum wallsu003c/strongu003e
How deep are the thin-niches and what size urns do they hold?
Each niche is u003cstrongu003e4 inches deepu003c/strongu003e and accommodates up to u003cstrongu003e300 cubic inchesu003c/strongu003e, which suits the vast majority of standard cremation urns.
Can the niches be customised to match existing architecture?
Absolutely. Niches are available with u003cstrongu003estone, bronze, Kosmolux™, or custom wood shuttersu003c/strongu003e – allowing you to match modern, traditional, or even heritage-listed settings. You can also add photo ceramics, bronze lettering, vases, and vigil lights to elevate presentation.
How are the urns supplied?
Each niche comes with a u003cstrongu003estandard plastic urnu003c/strongu003e included. For a more premium offering, u003cstrongu003eKosmolux™ urnsu003c/strongu003e are available in a range of finishes. Crematoria can choose to include upgrades or offer them to families as add-ons.
Can I create different price points for different areas?
Yes. This is one of the strengths of the Thin-Niche system. Less desirable areas (e.g., behind buildings or in older sections) can offer u003cstrongu003ecost-effective optionsu003c/strongu003e, while high-visibility or premium spots can command u003cstrongu003ehigher feesu003c/strongu003e with custom finishes and accessories.
What kind of maintenance does the system require?
The Thin-Niche system is u003cstrongu003elow maintenance by designu003c/strongu003e. All materials are weatherproof, durable, and modular – meaning individual niches or shutters can be easily replaced if damaged.
Can the system be retrofitted to existing buildings?
Yes. That’s one of the core benefits. Thin-Niches can be installed u003cstrongu003eon nearly any wallu003c/strongu003e – even in mausoleums or chapels that were never designed for cremation niches. This makes it ideal for u003cstrongu003eupgrading older sitesu003c/strongu003e
Is planning permission required in the UK?
In most cases,u003cstrongu003e installations within existing cemeteries or crematoria do not require full planning permissionu003c/strongu003e – especially if no foundations are laid. However, it’s always best to check with your local council for confirmation, particularly for u003cstrongu003eGrade-listed propertiesu003c/strongu003e.
How fast can the system be installed?
Because of its u003cstrongu003emodular designu003c/strongu003e, a full wall of niches can be installed in days, not weeks. This rapid deployment means u003cstrongu003eminimal disruption to servicesu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003efaster return on investmentu003c/strongu003e.
How do I get started?
Contact us today for a free site suitability review or a quote. We’ll help you plan your layout, materials, and pricing strategy to u003cstrongu003eunlock unused space and increase revenueu003c/strongu003e—without the costs of new construction.
What types of cremation niches does Biondan offer?
We supply a full range of u003cstrongu003eabove-ground cremation niche systemsu003c/strongu003e, including:u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eTraditional modular nichesu003c/strongu003e for mausoleum or new constructionu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eINOX stainless-steel framed nichesu003c/strongu003e for heavy-duty or coastal environmentsu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eThin-Nichesu003c/strongu003e – patented ultra-slim systems for wall-mounting on almost any structureu003cbru003eEach system is designed for u003cstrongu003elong-term durabilityu003c/strongu003e, easy memorialisation, and maximum space efficiency.
What urn types are compatible with your niches?
Most Biondan niches are designed to accommodate u003cstrongu003estandard UK cremation urnsu003c/strongu003e (200–300 cu. in.). We also offer:u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eKosmolux™ decorative urnsu003c/strongu003e (for premium niches)u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eStandard plastic urnsu003c/strongu003e (included by default for practical installations)u003cbru003eLarger modular niches can accommodate u003cstrongu003ecompanion urnsu003c/strongu003e or custom containers.
Can these niches be used for companion (two-person) interments?
Yes. Many of our traditional niches are sized for u003cstrongu003edouble intermentu003c/strongu003e, especially in modular systems or mausoleum units. Thin-Niches are typically u003cstrongu003esingle capacityu003c/strongu003e due to depth constraints.
Are your niches compliant with UK cremation regulations?
Yes. All Biondan niches meet or exceed typical UK standards for above-ground cremation interments. However, local councils or cemetery trusts may have additional u003cstrongu003eaesthetic or structural guidelinesu003c/strongu003e, so we assist in reviewing those as part of any proposal.
How weatherproof are your systems?
Extremely. Our u003cstrongu003eINOX nichesu003c/strongu003e are built with u003cstrongu003emarine-grade stainless steelu003c/strongu003e, making them ideal for u003cstrongu003ecoastal UK environmentsu003c/strongu003e. All shutters and structural elements (including Kosmolux™ and bronze) are built for u003cstrongu003elong-term exposure to rain, frost, and sunlightu003c/strongu003e.u003cbru003e
Can we install niches on an existing chapel, wall, or outbuilding?
Yes. Thin-Niches are ideal for this use, but u003cstrongu003emodular and INOX systemsu003c/strongu003e can also be installed u003cstrongu003efreestanding or partially integratedu003c/strongu003e into existing spaces. We provide u003cstrongu003esite assessments and layout planningu003c/strongu003e to ensure structural compatibility and aesthetic integration.
How secure are the niches?
All niche systems come with u003cstrongu003esecure, tamper-resistant shutter closuresu003c/strongu003e. Optional features include:u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eBronze letteringu003c/strongu003e (either surface or embedded)u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eMemorial vases or lightsu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003ePhoto ceramicsu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eLockable or sealed compartmentsu003c/strongu003e
Do you provide installation support?
Yes. We offer full guidance and support for:u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eInstallation and assemblyu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eFixings and fasteners for different wall typesu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eCustom configurationsu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eOngoing maintenance plansu003c/strongu003e
What if a niche or shutter is damaged?
All components are u003cstrongu003emodular and replaceableu003c/strongu003e. Shutters can be removed and repaired or replaced without disturbing adjacent niches, and we maintain stock for rapid replacements.
Can we install these without interrupting our daily operations?
Absolutely. Installations can be completed in u003cstrongu003ephasesu003c/strongu003e with minimal disruption. Thin-Niches are especially fast to deploy—u003cstrongu003ea full memorial wall can often be completed within a few daysu003c/strongu003e.
What’s the typical return on investment for niche systems?
While each site is different, Thin-Niche and modular niche systems enable you to:u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eMonetise previously unusable spaceu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eOffer high-demand cremation alternativesu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eEarn revenue with little to no ongoing costu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eTypical payback can be achieved within u003cstrongu003e12–18 monthsu003c/strongu003e, depending on location, pricing, and uptake.