6 FAQs About Private Mausoleums
- At April 14, 2021
- By Belinda McLeod
- In General Information
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We understand that before you commit to a private mausoleum as your eternal resting place, you may have questions about these structures. After all, building a private mausoleum or family mausoleum requires the expenditure of resources, so you want to make sure you are fully informed before you begin.
Here are some of the most popular questions our clients ask about private entombment options.
Read More»Tomb of Jahangir: History of the Mughal Emperor Mausoleum
While you certainly have heard of The Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra, you may not have heard of The Tomb of Jahangir – and the nearby Tomb of Asif Khan, which are located on the banks of the Ravi River in Punjab, Pakistan. So let’s discuss this site nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Designation.
Read More»The Taj Mahal: A Tomb For Two For Love
- At August 12, 2013
- By mausoleum
- In Doug Keister's Blog
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We’ve all heard the line before: You’ve gotta go see a certain movie, a tourist site, a cathedral, a … well… insert whatever it may be. What often happens? You see/hear/experience whatever it may be, and you think, “Well that was nice, but it didn’t really knock my socks off.” I think I’d rather hear from someone, “Hey, why don’t you check out (insert item here), I think you might like it.” Then at least my expectations aren’t too high.
However, if you ever get a chance to see the Taj Mahal in person, go! It is truly SPECTACULAR. Not only is it one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, it is also a mausoleum. A tomb built for two.
Read More»Mausoleum Crypts: Family Mausoleums
- At May 31, 2022
- By Dachary Carey
- In Mausoleum Design
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Although expensive, mausoleums are highly valuable and beneficial ways of preserving the memory of an individual or family. A mausoleum crypt provides a safe resting place for the remains of family members in a way that allows a continuing feel of closeness that traditional burial does not supply.
Read More»Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, Italy
We all know that we will someday die. However, not all of us plan for this eventuality. One mausoleum in Ravenna, Italy – the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia – is a fine example of a beautifully designed final resting place commissioned by its future inhabitant. Let’s learn about the history of this beautiful historic site that was commissioned in the first half of the 5th century.
