Inside the Chapel
- At August 15, 2013
- By mausoleum
- In Doug Keister's Blog
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The most most preferred mausoleum building material is granite. That is certainly the way it should be. When building for eternity, practically nothing outlasts granite. It is a good choice for mausoleum exteriors because of its durability and hardness as well as its uniform color.
When selecting materials for mausoleum interiors, especially chapel mausoleums, other not-as-durable materials may be worth considering. While marble may not age well in the weather, it often works well on interiors, especially when a range of textures and colors is desired. The same goes for other masonry materials such as limestone. Marble, of course, has been the preferred material for sculpture, but it is best used when the sculpture is indoors. Again, granite trumps marble for exterior use.
Read More»Mausoleum of the Shirvanshah: Azerbaijan’s Crown Jewel of Islamic Architecture
- At November 01, 2024
- By Lin McLeod
- In Mausoleum Design
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Azerbaijan, a country known for its rich history and vibrant culture, holds many treasures, including the Mausoleum of the Shirvanshah. Nestled within the ancient city of Baku, the mausoleum is part of the Shirvanshah Palace Complex. For anyone interested in Islamic art or Azerbaijani history, this mausoleum is an essential stop on the journey to uncover the region’s royal past.
Read More»The Legacy of Ransom Eli Olds
Throughout his life, Ransom Eli Olds received recognition, awards, and accolades. Perhaps best known for founding the Oldsmobile Motor Company, Olds also started or helped to arrange several other companies, from parts suppliers to banks. Olds was also the first person to make use of an assembly line for the production of his automobiles. Henry Ford automated the assembly line some time later. Though Ransom E. Olds departed this life 64 years ago, his death has not disqualified him from current recognition and award.
Preservation Lansing, recognizing the recent repairs and renovations to the Olds Mausoleum in Lansing’s Mt. Hope Cemetery, entertained a nomination for the stately structure in the category “Non-Residential Project Costing Less Than $1 Million”. The specificity of the category was appreciated by Olds’ great-granddaughter Debbie Stephens, who along with her two sisters paid for the repair and restoration of the mausoleum.
“Non-residential – I like that,” she said. “It does have residents, but…”
Read More»Mausoleums – What’s Trending in 2021?
- At April 29, 2019
- By mausoleum
- In Mausoleum Design
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Many people ask, “What is a mausoleum?” They might have heard the term but are unsure about its meaning. Simply put, a mausoleum (as opposed to a standard, in-ground gravesite) is any free-standing structure built to enclose a burial vault or interment space for one or more deceased persons. The textbook mausoleum definition typically notes that the structure houses a burial vault, death chamber or cremation niche.
Mausoleums can hold remains of any kind within its burial chamber, including cremation urns or caskets, either of which might be housed in yet another, smaller interment enclosure within the mausoleum itself. Individual, family and public mausoleums are quite common in the U.S., as are mausoleums built on private property for families who wish to memorialize their deceased in a truly personalized setting. A traditional family mausoleum can be quite elaborate while others tend to be minimalist, simple and plain.
Like housing, automotive and clothing styles, there are distinct trends in the burial industry. Interment styles often reflect the personal wishes of the deceased or surviving family members. Year after year.
Read More»Building Your Mausoleum Do’s and Dont’s
- At July 21, 2020
- By mausoleum
- In Mausoleum Design
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It’s important to be discriminating when making a purchase that will last forever. When it is time to design your family’s mausoleum, you need to seek the advice of the finest private mausoleum designers in North America. Let us assist you with your project by giving you a bit of guidance on what to do and what not to do when finding a designer for your final resting place.
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