WO2000012844A1 - Illuminated image memorial - Google Patents

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WO2000012844A1
WO2000012844A1 PCT/AU1999/000687 AU9900687W WO0012844A1 WO 2000012844 A1 WO2000012844 A1 WO 2000012844A1 AU 9900687 W AU9900687 W AU 9900687W WO 0012844 A1 WO0012844 A1 WO 0012844A1
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Glenn Lawrence Otto
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61GTRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G17/00Coffins; Funeral wrappings; Funeral urns
    • A61G17/007Coffins; Funeral wrappings; Funeral urns characterised by the construction material used, e.g. biodegradable material; Use of several materials
    • A61G17/0136Plastic material
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41MPRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING
    • B41M3/00Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns
    • B41M3/12Transfer pictures or the like, e.g. decalcomanias
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41MPRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING
    • B41M3/00Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44FSPECIAL DESIGNS OR PICTURES
    • B44F1/00Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects
    • B44F1/06Designs or pictures characterised by special or unusual light effects produced by transmitted light, e.g. transparencies, imitations of glass paintings
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04HBUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H13/00Monuments; Tombs; Burial vaults; Columbaria
    • E04H13/003Funeral monuments, grave sites curbing or markers not making part of vaults
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04HBUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H13/00Monuments; Tombs; Burial vaults; Columbaria
    • E04H13/006Columbaria, mausoleum with frontal access to vaults
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61GTRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G17/00Coffins; Funeral wrappings; Funeral urns
    • A61G17/08Urns

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  • THIS INVENTION relates to memorials and the like
  • plaque a plate of synthetic material or a natural material such as a
  • PCT/AU 99/00108 to the present applicant.
  • the latter described systems are commonly implemented indoors by a variety of
  • the invention achieves its object in the provision of a
  • the invention need not have the appearance of
  • the process of making the image ideally involves
  • substrate might be either grit blasted or otherwise treated to scatter
  • Illumination can be provided by either of two means.
  • One method One method,
  • the preferred option is to have the light source positioned at the
  • the other is to have an aluminium, plastic or
  • lit system particularly one where a sand or grit blasted effect is used
  • the lighting is preferably supplied by fibre-optics. It is
  • the images portrayed might be a photo of the deceased
  • a photograph of the deceased can also be superimposed on a
  • Fibre-optics may be cabled through the centre of
  • the fibre-optics power transfer box as is known to those in the art.
  • An advantage of an artificial, fibre optic based vigil candle is that it
  • the image of the deceased can be separated completely from a group
  • the result can be with special edge
  • background scene has particular relevance to a memorial.
  • prayer can be featured in one corner of the worked image memorial.
  • the photo-realistic image is preferably transferred onto a
  • the colour is instantly dry on contact with the film.
  • the image being
  • textured vinyl film laminates might be used for the image border
  • the solid colour vinyl can replicate appearance of granites and
  • the solid colour vinyl films may have a
  • the glass can be grit blasted.
  • Another advantage is that when the halogen
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a typical illuminated image
  • FIG. 2 is an elevation of an illuminated image
  • FIG. 3A is an elevation
  • FIG. 3B is a plan view
  • FIG. 3A is an elevation
  • FIG. 3B is a plan view
  • FIG. 3A is an elevation
  • FIG. 3B is a plan view
  • FIG. 3A is an elevation
  • FIG. 3B is a plan view
  • FIG. 3A is an elevation
  • FIG. 3B is a plan view
  • FIG. 3A is an elevation
  • FIG. 3B is a plan view
  • 3C is a sectional view of an image niche in accordance with the
  • FIG. 4 is a more detailed view of an image niche in
  • FIG. 5a is a front elevation and FIG. 5b is a section view
  • FIG. 6 is a detail showing how the fibre-optic cable
  • looms are run to the edge lit image and the vigil light candle via a
  • FIG. 1 is seen an exploded view of module 7 which is
  • the cremated remains container or
  • utility urn 8 is stored in the rear of the niche.
  • reflector 9 may be seen positioned on a bracket support 10.
  • plaque 12 can be positioned upon substrate 1 1 .
  • a vigil light 12 might
  • a gasket seal 14 can be fixed to the frontal
  • decorative edging 15 which typically is a resin based plate material
  • a rebate 16 might be provided at both the top
  • the upper rebate is preferably twice the
  • FIG. 2 In FIG. 2 is seen a front elevation of an illuminated image
  • columbarium niche wall produced in accordance with the invention.
  • the wall 17 can be constructed or erected using a plurality of
  • wall size 17 depicted It can be constructed with any amount of
  • a closer element 20 a facing sheet of
  • decorative material can be used to seal off adjoining walls and
  • FIG. 3a In FIG. 3a is seen a front elevation of an image niche.
  • the image area 21 and surrounding mat 22 can be printed onto vinyl
  • a name plaque 23 might be used and
  • FIG. 3b is seen a plan view of the above niche, top
  • a service duct 26, for fibre-optic cables, can be
  • Each fibre-optic loom 27 located in the opposite rear corner and it interconnects with adjoining niches in a stacked columbarium wall.
  • reflectors 28 (at least two is preferred so as to achieve a more even
  • a reflector support bracket 29 can be strategically
  • FIG. 3c is seen a sectional view of FIG. 3a.
  • FIG. 4 is seen a more detailed sectional elevation of an
  • glass or perspex substrate forming divider 31 is preferably positioned
  • a suction cup can be applied to the face of the divider 31
  • the protective front serves to isolate the
  • the light piped to illuminate the image might be
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B is seen a larger niche than that seen
  • FIG. 3A The purpose for this is to accommodate a larger utility
  • a vigil light 37 can be positioned in front of the divider but
  • This decorative material can be fixed to all four internal faces of the
  • An edge lit image 40 is supplied with light via an aluminium or plastic channel 41 which is hollow and capable of containing
  • rebate 42 conceals the fibre-optic looms that run from niche to niche.
  • the fibre-optic looms then branch off to either the vigil light 48 via
  • the channel 45 is in
  • wedge shaped PVC seal 46 can be pushed between the channel and
  • a name plaque 47 can be affixed to the glass to firm the glass.
  • niche might be configured so as to a range of items in the front

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An illuminated image memorialises the deceased in a niche (7) or columbarium with an illuminated image (6). The image (6) is translucent and printed or laid up on a transparent or translucent film on a support plate (11) which transmits light. The image (6) is computer generated and laid up via a computer controlled print process on film. The film is adhered to a first face of the substrate (11). It is backlit, in use. The substrate can be grit blasted on the second or reverse face to effect light distribution to conceal a lighting source and any utility urn stored, in use behind the illuminated image. Retention means (16) is associated with the niche (7) by which to mount the illuminated image in the niche as a dividing partition creating front and rear compartments, the utility urn (8) being disposed, in use in the rear compartment.

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TITLE : "ILLUMINATED IMAGE MEMORIAL"
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
THIS INVENTION relates to memorials and the like,
typically associated with a cremated remains storage system, and, in
particular, illuminated images used to create a variety of aesthetic
effects in a memorial, techniques by which to mount them in a niche,
and methods by which to generate them.
BACKGROUND ART
The process of cremation ends with the remains usually
loaded into a utility urn or ash box, or decorative urn, which is
typically loaded into a niche in a wall or columbarium at a cemetery or
crematorium for memorialisation. A particular form of container is
seen in US 5625933. There are only two previously used types of
niche wall. The closed front that used a utility urn (plastic usually)
that is not put on show, but instead is concealed behind a bronze
plaque, a plate of synthetic material or a natural material such as a
granite or other quarried material used as a solid front. A plaque
frame is described in AU-A-79925/98. The other type is an open
front whereby a decorative urn is placed inside a usually larger niche,
typically with a glass front fitted so that the decorative urn is on
display. A columbarium formed with multiple niches is described in
PCT/AU 99/00108 to the present applicant. The latter described systems are commonly implemented indoors by a variety of
assemblages of prefabricated parts. The end result is a wall or grid
work of plaques, or shelves of urns. The scope of memorial
possibilities is limited. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a
memorial that has, instead of the closed front with plaque or the open
front with displayed urn, an illuminated image, with or without other
memorial devices, with all the variation which imagery enables.
NATURE OF THE INVENTION
The invention achieves its object in the provision of a
purpose made illuminated memorial whereby aesthetics are combined
with function to supply a niche for a memorial and storage of
cremated remains. The means by which the image is installed and
removed can be quick and efficient. An image on glass or perspex
acts as a false back or divider and it enables the utility urn to be
stored behind and obscured from view, unlike the prior art which
displays the urn.
A utility urn (economical plastic) is concealed behind the
illuminated image. The invention need not have the appearance of
being a memorial at all and it effectively enlivens the atmosphere of
an otherwise sobering mausoleum to the feeling of an art gallery. The
only hint of it being a memorial might be a small unobtrusive plaque mounted beneath the image. A visually arresting palette of colour,
and variety of images, emphasising the individual's personality and
spirit can be subtly highlighted with illumination so that the viewer
feels a refreshed and healing experience from the image which has
more meaningful appeal than for instance an ornamental urn or other
object.
The process of making the image ideally involves
computer scanning and/or manipulation of images, using either or
both of photographs and paintings, which might be printed onto a
sheet material such as vinyl film laminate. The film carrying an image
can be applied to a rigid translucent or transparent substrate. The
substrate might be either grit blasted or otherwise treated to scatter
light when it is positioned inside a niche. Easy access to the rear of
the image is readily obtained by provision of a mounting system
which allows lifting the image, typically with suction cups, or the like,
into a rebate to obtain clearance for removal. Behind the image, and
still within the confines of the niche, a utility urn of adequate capacity
to hold the whole volume of cremated remains may be concealed.
Illumination can be provided by either of two means. One method,
the preferred option, is to have the light source positioned at the
appropriate height and at an appropriate distance for illumination from
behind the image. The other is to have an aluminium, plastic or
similar lighting bar along the bottom of the glass or perspex to generate light through the material from its edge. An edge lit system
is not so readily made to effect illumination of the image as is a back
lit system, particularly one where a sand or grit blasted effect is used
to give a sparkle to an image.
The lighting is preferably supplied by fibre-optics. It is
preferred over other forms for reasons of economy and maintenance
and because it does not generate heat. Individual radiant energy
sources in each niche adds a management overhead to a memorial.
They fail and need replacement. This can be a considerable task in
any substantial installation.
The images portrayed might be a photo of the deceased,
a photo of their favoured place such as fishing spot, golf course,
weekender, retreat of whatever might have been the love of their life,
including montages expressing something relevant to the deceased.
A photograph of the deceased can also be superimposed on a
background scene as will be apparent to those skilled graphic arts. In
situations where an appropriate photo is not available, a range of
purpose designed paintings or prints might be utilised.
Sometimes a larger niche is required than is commonly
used in the West, the purpose of this is simply to accommodate a
larger utility urn as required by certain ethnic people whose beliefs do
not allow the mechanical reduction and pulverisation of the cremated
remains. A lot of ethnic communities have a practice of lighting a vigil candle at memorials when visiting. This practice has not
previously been possible with a sealed niche. The invention might be
used in conjunction with a look-a-like candle which can be made
typically of pottery, porcelain or glass. This vigil light need not be
restricted to the shape of a candle and can come in many other
shapes or forms. Fibre-optics may be cabled through the centre of
the candle look-a-like. The effects of a flickering candle can be
reproduced by means of a rotating, coloured or perforated wheel in
the fibre-optics power transfer box as is known to those in the art.
An advantage of an artificial, fibre optic based vigil candle is that it
does not require oxygen of which there isn't any in a concealed glass
niche. A second advantage is that it requires almost non-existent
maintenance, globe replacement. Thirdly, even if the front niche was
left open, carbon residue from a conventional vigil candle would be a
cleaning maintenance problem. A votive lamp is described in EP
0582556A1 .
Using computer technology, the photograph of the
deceased can be scanned into a computer. With image manipulating
software, restoration of dust spots, tears or scratches can be
achieved on a photo supplied, even eliminating undesirable objects.
The image of the deceased can be separated completely from a group
of people and overlayed onto a background scene of choice, and, by
using particular software tools, the result can be with special edge
definition to the finalised worked image. The technique of overlaying images on a desired
background scene has particular relevance to a memorial. For
instance, special features such as a block or scroll with a verse or
prayer can be featured in one corner of the worked image memorial.
To appeal to various ethnic or cultural differences, these blocks of
text can be very striking, particularly in Japanese and Chinese
lettering in contrasting colours.
The photo-realistic image is preferably transferred onto a
clear or transparent film laminate by the heat of a resin thermal
transfer printer working with a resin transfer process. These enable
vivid full colour, spot colour, silver and gold or graduated multi¬
coloured printing. Resin thermal transfer printing technology is
known to those skilled the signage art. Its advantages are most
importantly that its images can be colourfast, waterproof and scratch
resistant. Other digital printing processes typically require a special
vinyl to print on with the film laminated to make it waterproof.
Another advantage with resin thermal transfer printing technology is
that it is warranted for outdoor use and utilises UV resistant resin,
which transferred by heat in colour layers from a ribbon cartridge.
The colour is instantly dry on contact with the film. The image being
UV stabilised is a definite advantage as any sunlight or artificial light
in a mausoleum will not fade and degrade the image. The film
laminate, typically vinyl is pre-pasted to enable a bond to the surface
of a substrate such as glass. While transparent vinyl film laminate is used for the
image printing process, a range of decorative solid colour and
textured vinyl film laminates might be used for the image border
mattes that surround the image in the finalised illuminated memorial.
The solid colour vinyl can replicate appearance of granites and
quarried stone, along with other appropriate visual textures, are easily
achieved with the cast films. The solid colour vinyl films may have a
square centre, where an image is to be positioned, pre-scored prior to
application to the preferred glass surface. The solid colour vinyl
might cover the whole glass surface initially. At a later date when an
inurnment takes place, the scored centre area is lifted and cleaned
revealing an area to apply the image impregnated transparent film for
illumination. As the fibre-optic lighting is running continuously, the
application of solid colour vinyl film serves to conceal from view the
light source and the interior of the niche that houses the urn until
inurnment.
Although not imperative, the glass can be grit blasted.
This creates a sparkling effect in the viewed illuminated image. The
deeper the grit blasting, the better the effect. It also serves to
disperse light over the whole image more effectively by creating
miniature facets that disperse the light more evenly across the image
to improve performance and eliminate heat spotting on the image, a
term referring to an area of an illuminated image that may appear
washed out by too much light. Another measure by which to eliminate hot spotting and
grainy images is a photo refractive polymer film (known as Micro
Sharp) which evenly distributes light over the glass surface to
effectively transmit the uniform passage of luminous light to improve
performance of an illuminated image. The photo refractive polymer
film is applied to the back face of the glass that the image film is
affixed to.
The advantages of fibre-optic lighting over other light
sources in the application of an illuminated memorial are numerous. It
is the most economical way to generate light particularly when there
are so many individual niches to illuminate. One halogen globe off in
a light box where it is coupled to fibre optic cables, as is known to
those skilled in that art, can illuminate 20 to 30 niches instead of
individual globes drawing power to each niche with alternate lighting
systems that would generate more heat within each niche and add to
maintenance schedules. Another advantage is that when the halogen
globe does eventually end its life it is immediately evident to cemetery
staff, as 20 to 30 niches will not be illuminated. It is then a simple
matter of replacing a single globe in a light transfer box which might
be readily accessible at a base of the columbarium. In other systems
the niche needs to be opened in order to change bulbs. An unlit
single niche is not so obvious so that staff would need to spend more
time in checking for blown bulbs. Problems with electrical faults are
reduced when fibre optic systems are used . BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will now be described with reference to
various preferred embodiments, seen in the accompanying drawings
in which:
FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a typical illuminated image
niche in accordance with the invention, which can be used in the
construction of a typical columbarium wall in accordance with an
embodiment of the invention;-
FIG. 2 is an elevation of an illuminated image
columbarium niche wall using a multiple of image niches in
accordance with FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 3A is an elevation, FIG. 3B is a plan view, and FIG.
3C is a sectional view of an image niche in accordance with the
embodiment of FIG. 1 ; FIG. 4 is a more detailed view of an image niche in
accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 5a is a front elevation and FIG. 5b is a section view
of the edge lit image and the vigil candle in accordance with an
embodiment of the invention; and
FIG. 6 is a detail showing how the fibre-optic cable
looms are run to the edge lit image and the vigil light candle via a
concealed rebate in the floor of the niche, in accordance with an
embodiment of the invention. PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
In FIG. 1 is seen an exploded view of module 7 which is
a niche that is typically joined together with more of the same as 7 to
create a columbarium niche wall. The cremated remains container or
utility urn 8 is stored in the rear of the niche. A fibre-optic globe
reflector 9 may be seen positioned on a bracket support 10. The
image which may be on transparent vinyl film laminate which is
ideally affixed to grit blasted glass or perspex substrate 1 1 . A name
plaque 12 can be positioned upon substrate 1 1 . A vigil light 12 might
be placed in front of the image on substrate 1 1 and behind the
protective glass front 13. A gasket seal 14 can be fixed to the frontal
edges of the niche 7 to prevent the ingress of insects and dust. A
decorative edging 15 which typically is a resin based plate material
imitating stone or similar synthetic vinyl material can be used to
bridge the space in the niche between the protective glass front 13
and the image 1 1 . A rebate 16 might be provided at both the top
and the bottom of the niche. The upper rebate is preferably twice the
depth of the bottom to allow the image to slide up fully to clear the
base of the niche for easy removal.
In FIG. 2 is seen a front elevation of an illuminated image
columbarium niche wall produced in accordance with the invention.
The wall 17 can be constructed or erected using a plurality of
prefabricated niches such as 18, 19 stacked or laid together. The various techniques by which this may be done are known to those
skilled in the art. The exact number of niches is not confined to the
wall size 17 depicted. It can be constructed with any amount of
niches to fill a given area. A closer element 20, a facing sheet of
decorative material can be used to seal off adjoining walls and
ceilings.
In FIG. 3a is seen a front elevation of an image niche.
The image area 21 and surrounding mat 22 can be printed onto vinyl
film laminate which in turn is preferably adhered, or otherwise affixed
to a glass or perspex backing. A name plaque 23 might be used and
it to might be adhered, typically to the mat area 22.
In FIG. 3b is seen a plan view of the above niche, top
removed to reveal utility urn 24 positioned in the rear compartment of
the niche 25. A service duct 26, for fibre-optic cables, can be
located in the opposite rear corner and it interconnects with adjoining niches in a stacked columbarium wall. Each fibre-optic loom 27
branches off into each individual niche and is run to one or more
reflectors 28 (at least two is preferred so as to achieve a more even
illumination). A reflector support bracket 29 can be strategically
positioned for the reflector 28 to cast an adequate fan of light upon
the rear of the removable glass or perspex substrate forming divider
30.
In FIG. 3c is seen a sectional view of FIG. 3a. In FIG. 4 is seen a more detailed sectional elevation of an
image niche as in FIGS. 3A to 3C. The image carrying removable
glass or perspex substrate forming divider 31 is preferably positioned
between the a decorative surround 32 formed from suitable plate like
material and an aluminium or plastic angle 33. When removing the
divider 31 , a suction cup can be applied to the face of the divider 31
and then lifted into the rebated slot 34 to provide clearance for the
bottom of the divider to slide out. This action then enables free
access for the inurnment of the utility urn 34. The protective glass
front 35 is screwed onto the front of the niche frame as shown. It
might be a glass plate in an aluminium frame as is known to those
skilled in the glazing art. The protective front serves to isolate the
image from environmental changes. It might be designed to filter UV
light which might affect the image behind it when the niche is an
outdoor situation. The light piped to illuminate the image might be
UV free to further enhance the life of the image.
In FIGS. 5A and 5B is seen a larger niche than that seen
in FIG. 3A. The purpose for this is to accommodate a larger utility
urn 36. A vigil light 37 can be positioned in front of the divider but
still behind the sealed glass front 38. A larger depth of decorative
material 39, is required in these larger niches that utilise vigil lighting.
This decorative material can be fixed to all four internal faces of the
niche. An edge lit image 40 is supplied with light via an aluminium or plastic channel 41 which is hollow and capable of containing
numerous fibre-optic cables sufficient to spread light into the glass
and illuminate the image. This is seen in greater detail in FIG. 6. A
rebate 42 conceals the fibre-optic looms that run from niche to niche.
The fibre-optic looms then branch off to either the vigil light 48 via
loom 43 or the edge lit image 49 via loom 44. The channel 45 is in
the shape of a H-section. Numerous fibres are evenly spaced along
the length of the section pointing upwards at each glass edge. A
wedge shaped PVC seal 46 can be pushed between the channel and
the glass to firm the glass. A name plaque 47 can be affixed to the
image on the glass. It will be clear to those skilled in the art that the
niche might be configured so as to a range of items in the front
compartment, to be backed by the illuminated image.

Claims

CLAIMS :
1 . An illuminated image to memorialise the deceased and
the like, typically in a niche columbarium, usually established in a
mausoleum, crematorium or cemetery building or similar facility, the
illuminated image comprising:
a translucent image on a transparent or translucent film;
and
a plate-like supporting substrate which transmits light
characterised in that
the image is computer generated and laid up via a
computer controlled print process;
the film is adhered to a first face of the substrate; and
the image is backlit, in use.
2. An illuminated image as claimed in claim 1 wherein the
substrate is grit blasted on the second or reverse face to effect light
distribution to conceal a lighting source and any utility urn stored, in
use behind the illuminated image.
3. A niche columbarium incorporating an illuminated image
substantially of the type as claimed in any one of claims 1 and 2
comprising: a niche in which to store a utility urn; and
retention means associated with the niche by which to
mount the illuminated image in the niche effective to store the utility
urn behind the illuminated image to obscure the utility urn from view
characterised in that
the illuminated image is mounted within the niche as a
dividing partition creating front and rear compartments, the utility urn
being disposed, in use in the rear compartment.
4. A niche columbarium as claimed in claim 3 wherein the
illuminated image is lit by means of back lighting emitted from a
radiant energy source into the rear compartment.
5. A niche columbarium as claimed in claim 3 wherein a
vigil light is mounted in the front compartment.
6. A niche columbarium as claimed in claim 3 wherein the
illuminated image is lit by radiant energy piped to the rear
compartment by fibre-optics.
7. A method of generating an illuminated image to
memorialise the deceased
comprising: generating or manipulating an image using computer
software; printing the image on a film;
adhering the film, to a substrate; and
mounting the imaged substrate in a niche with
backlighting.
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