General Information

How Does a Family Tomb Work?

Someone wise once wrote, “Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one.”

For this reason, when selecting a final resting place, many people choose to include their families in the decision. Building a family tomb allows them to remain close to their family members in life and in death. Many also consider the comfort and convenience of future generations when selecting a permanent resting place.

4 Steps to Buying a Mausoleum

We know that the process of building a mausoleum may fill you with unease. After all, it’s not every day that one considers their final resting place for all of eternity. That’s one reason we would like to break down the process into a few steps.

Building a mausoleum is similar to any other large-scale project that you have completed in your professional or personal life. And if you select the right company to assist you with this project, you might even find yourself enjoying the process.

Memorial Monument: An Investment In Self

Each expenditure of capital, regardless of intent, is a form of investment. Business expenses are often an investment in innovation and progress. Charitable donation, a noble act which also provides a handsome tax deduction is, itself, an investment in humanity. Lastly, earmarking a modicum of your wealth in consideration of end-of-life and afterlife planning is an investment in your own and your family’s legacy.

Through history, monuments have been erected to commemorate important events, groups, and individuals. One’s first visit to our nation’s capital is an awe inspiring experience: traveling past the massive obelisk that is The Washington Monument or reflecting before the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a painstakingly crafted monument that stands as a testament to those soldiers who gave the last full measure of devotion. Monuments also dot the landscape of our nation’s cities and towns, recognizing city fathers and local heroes. There are also self-funded monuments by prominent members of prominent families who want to protect the family name while also seeking to ensure their individuality will forever be recognized.

Benefits of a Private Mausoleum

Everyone knows that their time on this earth is limited. People face this knowledge in varying ways.

Some people avoid discussions about end-of-life topics. They put off decisions that will eventually need to be made, with or without their input.

Others care too much about their family’s legacy to leave things to chance. They research their options and make choices that put the comfort and wellbeing of their family members first.

Perhaps it is time for you to consider your permanent resting place. If you are ready to begin the discussion, reach out to Forever Legacy. Our mission is to create a beautiful and eternal place of remembrance for families.

Grave Markers: Price and Important Selection Considerations

Grave markers serve an important dual purpose; marking the remains of the deceased, and providing a focal point for grief. Families choose grave headstones based on a few key criteria: budget, style, and what represents the deceased family member.

Budget is a Key Consideration When Selecting Grave Markers

While it may seem crass, budget is a key consideration when selecting gravestone markers. With all of the other expenses associated with funeral planning, spending another $500 to $3,000 – or more – on elaborate grave marker designs is something that many families simply can’t afford. Families typically begin shopping for grave markers for sale within a specific budget; say $300 to $500; and then look for affordable grave markers within that price range. Cheap grave markers tend to start around $175 to $200, but it’s difficult to find grave stones at a price point lower than that.

Mausoleums – The New Age of Resting In Style

Who said that you have to go without your favorite amenities, even after your passing? This was the exact sentiment that the infamous Mexican drug lords had in mind when they constructed some of North America’s most lavish and fully equipped mausoleums. Built in the capital city of Sinaloa, these custom-built resting places come with air conditioning, wi-fi access, guest bedrooms, full kitchens, and even private movie theaters. Fashioned after their everyday homes, these jaw-dropping mausoleums cost no less than $250,000 and are monitored by security cameras 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Memory Gardens Mausoleum Bankruptcy

After repeated financial problems, the Cullman Memory Gardens has once more been closed by the State of Alabama. In 2008, the mausoleum had been taken into receivership due to alleged mismanagement by the previous owner – Mike Graham and Associates. The property facilities have continued to deteriorate due to the failure to provide proper maintenance. Families complained of a foul liquid smell emanating from the tombs of the mausoleum. Bankruptcy trustees have been placed in charge of Cullman Memory Gardens.

Memorials: Stones, Benches and More

Memorials are one of the most important elements of the funeral process for family members and the deceased alike. Family members use memorial stones, plaques, benches, and other memorial objects as focal points for grieving. They visit memorials when they want to feel close to the deceased family member, or to show their respect and love on significant days, like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, or anniversaries of death. Planned in advance, memorial objects also provide the subject of the memorial the comfort of knowing he or she will be remembered long after passing. What kind of memorial is right for you or your lost loved one?

Memorial Stones, Headstones and Markers

Memorial stones, memorial headstones, and memorial markers are the most common types of memorials. Memorial headstones and markers serve the same function as gravestones; they record personal information, such as name, date of birth, and date of death. Memorial stones sometimes bear inscriptions with inspiring or descriptive text about the deceased, such as "Beloved Mother" or "An Inspiration to All." Memorial markers are placed where the remains have been laid to rest, somewhere that was significant to the deceased, or somewhere the family enjoys.

Turkish Soccer Fans March on Revolutionary’s Mausoleum, Demand Justice

In pursuit of justice, hundreds of supporters of Turkish soccer club Fenerbahçe marched to Anıtkabir, the country’s most famous mausoleum, on March 23, 2014.

According to the Hurriyet Daily News, a Turkish publication, protesters chanted “Justice for Turkey, justice for Fenerbahçe” and “Light a torch for justice” during the march to Ankara, where the mausoleum is located.

The protest follows a similar rally for justice held in Istanbul in February. Both rallies were organized as a response to a controversial verdict by Turkey’s Supreme Court, which found Fenerbahçe chairman of thirteen years Aziz Yıldırım and other officials guilty of attempting to fix matches during the 2010-2011 championship.