Can I make my own mausoleum?

Mausoleum construction may take several months depending on the complexity of the design. Some even take up to a year. Can I build my own mausoleum? Yes, but you will want to consult an engineer since building any structure is subject to standards set by local and state laws.

Is it cheaper to be buried in a mausoleum or in the ground?

Entombing a body in a mausoleum is typically more expensive than burial. Both of these options are usually more expensive than cremation. The location of the mausoleum is a major determining factor in how much it costs.

Can you put a body in a mausoleum?

Some mausoleums are built for just one or two bodies, while others are large structures that house many. After funeral services, the body is placed in a small room within the mausoleum, just large enough for the casket.

What’s the difference between a mausoleum and a crypt?

A mausoleum is a large building that provides above ground entombment for human remains. A mausoleum crypt space is one space for the placement of one casketed remains.

How much is a space in a mausoleum?

Starting price for indoor community mausoleum space: In the United States, the average cost of entombment in a single crypt, or burial space, in a public indoor mausoleum is between $7,000 and $8,000, which is similar to the average cost of a burial plot and grave marker.

Can you legally bury someone on your property?

When asked if you can bury someone in your garden, the truth is that as long as certain guidelines are followed (mainly to avoid potential public health risks) there is no law what-so-ever against being buried in your own garden, or on any private land given the permission of the landowner.

Can I bury a body in my garden?

It is possible to bury a loved one in your garden. The law is contained in the Burial Laws Amendment Act 1880. A person who knows the circumstances of the death and has a lawful certificate of the cause of death must first register a death with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Do bodies explode in a mausoleum?

Sometimes you hear about a casket “exploding” in a mausoleum, causing damage to the building and other crypts around it. This can happen due to the buildup of bodily gas within a decomposing body (even an embalmed one), but it is very rare.

How fast does a body decompose in a mausoleum?

By 50 years in, your tissues will have liquefied and disappeared, leaving behind mummified skin and tendons. Eventually these too will disintegrate, and after 80 years in that coffin, your bones will crack as the soft collagen inside them deteriorates, leaving nothing but the brittle mineral frame behind.

How long does it take for a body to decompose in a mausoleum?

What does a private mausoleum look like?

They are usually ornate and may have stained glass windows, Greek-like pillars, and/or religious carvings or statues. Sarcophagus mausoleum. This type of mausoleum is different from the others in that usually only one crypt sits above ground; the rest are underground. It features no doors or windows, hence the name.

Why do they bury bodies 6 feet deep?

Medical schools in the early 1800s bought cadavers for anatomical study and dissection, and some people supplied the demand by digging up fresh corpses. Gravesites reaching six feet helped prevent farmers from accidentally plowing up bodies.

Can you view a body without embalming?

Many funeral homes will not allow a public viewing unless embalming is performed. It is not a state or federal law that embalming be required. It is only a regulation by certain funeral homes. The regulation exists for many reasons including health safety, liability, and other undesired effects of decomposition.

How does a mausoleum look inside?

The inside of a private, vestibule-style mausoleum will be a fairly large room, sometimes dark but often lit with natural light. It will contain the above-ground remains of the deceased. The crypts that hold the remains may be within a wall, or they may be above-ground tombs that are horizontal to the floor.

Can I customize the design of my mausoleum?

Whether you prefer an elegantly classic structure or the sleekness of an ultra-modern mausoleum, we customize and refine your mausoleum design to match your personality and aesthetic. Our experienced designers have constructed mausoleums in a wide variety of mausoleum styles, including: Browse our mausoleum portfolio to get more design ideas.

Why choose a private family mausoleum builder?

The private family mausoleum builder now has the manpower and equipment to deliver and install high quality single crypt , two crypt , walk-in family mausoleums and multi-crypt above ground burial vaults in all 48 states.

What is a mausoleum?

A mausoleum is a free-standing cemetery building that contains the grave, tomb or burial chamber of the deceased. A large mausoleum can also incorporate other elements, such as a chapel or a niche for cremated remains.

What is the process of ordering a private family mausoleum?

The process of ordering a top-of-the-line private family mausoleum starts with a call to 724-770-0100 or an email to Vince Dioguardi at info@romemonuments. com. After your intial conversations and/or email dialogue, if you decide to move forward, Vince will work hand-in-hand with you to customize and perfect the unique design of your mausoleum.