Interment system with underground container

Abstract

A system for interring cremated remains includes a first structure above ground housing multiple storage niches. A repository underground includes a long-lasting waterproof storage compartment. A delivery chute leads from an access niche to the storage compartment. A flexible container holds individual cremated remains and is configured for inserting into the first niche and passing through the chute to the storage compartment.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An interment system, comprising:
 a first structure above ground comprising a plurality of storage niches;   a second structure comprising an underground repository; and   a delivery system leading from an access niche of the plurality of niches to the underground repository.   
     
     
         2 . The interment system according to  claim 1 , wherein the repository comprises a vault with a waterproof vessel. 
     
     
         3 . The interment system according to  claim 1 , wherein the delivery system comprises a chute extending through at least a second niche of the plurality of niches. 
     
     
         4 . The interment system according to  claim 3 , wherein the delivery system comprises an opening in the access niche. 
     
     
         5 . The interment system according to  claim 1 , wherein the first structure comprises an obelisk. 
     
     
         6 . The interment system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a distributor for dispersing containers of remains in the underground repository. 
     
     
         7 . The interment system according to  claim 6 , wherein the distributor comprises a rounded upper surface positioned below the delivery system. 
     
     
         8 . The interment system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of pavers dispersed on the ground around the first structure. 
     
     
         9 . A system for interring cremated remains, comprising:
 a first structure above ground comprising a plurality of storage niches;   a second structure underground comprising a waterproof storage compartment;   a delivery system leading from an access niche of the plurality of niches to the storage compartment; and   a container holding individual cremated remains configured for inserting into the access niche and passing through the delivery system to the storage compartment.   
     
     
         10 . A system according to  claim 9 , wherein the container comprises a sealed flexible bag having an impermeable inner liner. 
     
     
         11 . The interment system according to  claim 9 , further comprising a distributor for dispersing the containers holding remains in the underground repository. 
     
     
         12 . An interment system, comprising:
 a first structure above ground comprising a plurality of storage niches;   a second structure associated with the first structure, the second structure comprising an underground repository; and   a delivery system leading from above ground to the underground repository.   
     
     
         13 . The interment system according to  claim 12 , wherein the first structure comprises a plurality of identifiers associated with remains interred in the underground repository. 
     
     
         14 . The interment system according to  claim 13 , wherein the first structure comprises an obelisk. 
     
     
         15 . The interment system according to  claim 12 , wherein the first structure comprises an obelisk. 
     
     
         16 . The interment system according to  claim 12 , comprising a plurality of the first structures associate with the second structure. 
     
     
         17 . The interment system according to  claim 12 , wherein the repository comprises a vault having a waterproof vessel. 
     
     
         18 . An interment system, comprising:
 a first structure above ground comprising an access section and a plurality of identifiers;   a second structure comprising an underground repository; and   a delivery system leading from the first structure to the underground repository.   
     
     
         19 . The interment system according to  claim 18 , wherein the first structure comprises an obelisk. 
     
     
         20 . The interment system according to  claim 18 , wherein the access section comprises an opening and removable cover. 
     
     
         21 . The interment system according to  claim 18 , further comprising a container holding individual remains configured for being inserted into the opening and passing through the delivery system to the underground repository.