MSU Columbarium Project

So the MSU Alumni Association just sent a survey with the following introduction:

"Throughout our history, Michigan State University has touched many individuals and created a proud and vibrant extended family. We are currently exploring the idea of establishing an on-campus memorial to honor alumni and friends.

We envision a peaceful garden, complete with strolling walkways and reflection benches.  A columbarium containing the cremated remains of interested Spartans would be the centerpiece. Space in the columbarium would be available for purchase in advance of the individual’s passing.

We look to you for guidance as this idea is discussed. Your answers to the following questions will help us determine the next steps."


So - would you like to have your ashes housed on campus?  Anyone know what location on campus they have in mind for this?


Image from Pere Lachaise Cemetery for those who don't know what a columbarium is.

only columbariums? this is bull shit. why should it matter that you were born in south america?

You know what's awesome?

I got the same email, went to google to search "MICHIGAN STATE COLUMBARIUM" and this thread on tSwill was the #1 result.

Disappointed in this thread, I thought it was going to discuss Columbian weed.

LooseGoose wrote:Disappointed in this thread, I thought it was going to discuss Columbian weed.

What's stopping you?

If I wanted my ashes on campus, I would want them spread on campus...not sitting in some jar. Lame.

NigelUno wrote:If I wanted my ashes on campus, I would want them spread on campus...not sitting in some jar. Lame.

50 yard line, endzone, tailgate spot

i want my ashes mixed into some johnny marzetti and fed to the football team.

CORNER BLITZ wrote:

50 yard line, endzone, tailgate spot

Tennis courts.

For an extra $100 they'll cremate you Viking style as you float down the Red Cedar on a burning couch.

NigelUno wrote:If I wanted my ashes on campus, I would want them spread on campus...not sitting in some jar. Lame.

Like the manure from the university farms in the spring?

Gomer wrote:For an extra $100 they'll cremate you Viking style as you float down the Red Cedar on a burning couch.

Sorry to say, it can't be done. I checked into it last year and Viking funerals are not legal.

Ask a Mortician: I Want a Viking Funeral, Is That Legal?

Gomer wrote:For an extra $100 they'll cremate you Viking style as you float down the Red Cedar on a burning couch.

Now this is an idea I support. I'm in.

Floyd Robertson wrote:


Sorry to say, it can't be done. I checked into it last year and Viking funerals are not legal.

Ask a Mortician: I Want a Viking Funeral, Is That Legal?

That's bullshit. I'm being oppressed.