What is a mausoleum?

A mausoleum is a building to provide above-ground entombment. They can be either private or public. A community (public) mausoleum is a large building designed to provide for a number of people. Sharing the costs of the mausoleum with other individuals makes it more affordable than a private mausoleum. Crypts are designed to hold casketed remains. Following a casket entombment, the crypt is sealed, and a granite or marble front is attached. Niches will accommodate urns containing cremated remains. Following an urn entombment, a niche front of granite, marble, bronze, wood or glass is attached.  

History of Mausoleums

Mausoleum use dates back to 350 BC.

Advantages of Mausoleum Entombment 

Mausoleum crypts are both clean and dry. They offer a viable alternative for those who simply have an aversion to being interred in the ground. Furthermore, with the growing shortage of available land for cemetery use, mausoleums allow for a maximum number of entombments in a minimum amount of space. Mausoleums also protect visiting family members from inclement weather.