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Granite Mausoleum Construction

  • At March 21, 2013
  • By Belinda McLeod
  • In Mausoleum Construction
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A Mausoleum is an exceptional opportunity to build a meaningful and lasting tribute to family. While the cost can be considerably high for a private mausoleum, granite construction is durable, a true legacy material.

Table of Contents

    • What is the Benefit of a Mausoleum?
    • What Styles of Mausoleums Are There?
    • Is a Granite Mausoleum or Marble Mausoleum better?
    • Is a Granite Family Mausoleum Right For You?
  • Request a Consultation to Design Your Granite Private Mausoleum

What is the Benefit of a Mausoleum?

Before we discuss the style options and choices of granite or marble, let’s briefly discuss the benefit of family mausoleums compared with community mausoleums.

A private family mausoleum provides a private place for family members to grieve. Privacy is a priority for many of our clients who understand that public mausoleums won’t work well for their situation.

A custom mausoleum also offers flexible above ground burial options that can be customized to suit your family’s needs. The structure can include multiple styles of interment space. For example, a sarcophagus mausoleum might be one option to consider, or the design can also have niches to hold your loved one’s cremated remains. Unlike the mausoleums located at your nearby memorial park, a family mausoleum allows the entire family to be together for eternity–no matter the method of disposition they choose.

Mausoleums are built to last, and the walls are often used for memorial materials such as plaques or pictures that celebrate your family’s legacy.

To summarize, the word mausoleum means “privacy,” “flexibility,” and “legacy.”

Now, let’s discuss the styles.

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What Styles of Mausoleums Are There?

The two popular styles of mausoleums are garden mausoleums and vestibule mausoleums.

A garden mausoleum is the type one often sees at a public memorial park. Mourners visit their loved ones by standing outside of the structure.

A vestibule mausoleum, on the other hand, resembles small houses or large monuments. A vestibule style mausoleum provides a private, sheltered place for reflection and prayers.

A mausoleum should reflect the history, culture, and style of the family it represents. The size, materials, and architecture of the mausoleum design all contribute to the bearing of the memorial. And mausoleums may be carved or etched to enhance the facade.

Additionally, stained glass windows can be added to reflect a family’s faith, history, and culture.

Is a Granite Mausoleum or Marble Mausoleum better?

Both granite and marble mausoleums can provide a beautiful above ground burial vault.

A marble mausoleum may be stylish, but it is not nearly as durable as granite. Marble also tends to be more expensive than the more popular mausoleum granite.

On the other hand, granite is highly durable, and quality granite can be sourced in the United States. As a result, granite mausoleums are extremely popular and often have a lower construction cost than constructing a marble mausoleum. Granite also comes in many different colors.

Is a Granite Family Mausoleum Right For You?

Regardless of the material, a stone mausoleum provides a long-lasting memorial for your loved one. In addition, those planning their own funerals should consider the advantages a private mausoleum will have for those left behind.

Request a Consultation to Design Your Granite Private Mausoleum

If you are not happy with the idea of purchasing a burial chamber or burial vault in a public memorial park, consider completing end-of-life planning with Forever Legacy. Forever Legacy is the premier private mausoleum construction company in the United States.

The designers and artisans working for Forever Legacy are the best in the country. They are ready to help you create a beautiful lasting tribute to your family that future generations will be proud to visit.

Although building a granite family mausoleum might be cost-prohibitive to some individuals, Forever Legacy offers concierge-level service to discriminating clients. In addition, we will assist you during the entire process–no matter if the construction is done at a memorial park or on private land.

As you consider the final resting place for your entire family, a vestibule style mausoleum might be the right choice for you.

Mausoleums, after all, are objects of beauty. The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was designed as a mausoleum. So, create a thing of beauty to celebrate your family’s contributions to the world.

And even though the structures we design are works of art where you will proudly display your family name, we are also aware of the structure’s solemn purpose. We choose to work only with granite because it offers the longevity needed for such a project.

We know you have a lot of questions about different styles of burial vaults. For example, you may wonder about single crypts vs. companion crypts and are unsure what a sarcophagus mausoleum design entails.

For a frank discussion on what can be an uncomfortable subject, please reach out to a member of our team for more information. We can answer any questions you might have about above ground burial options or help you schedule a consultation with one of our designers.

 

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Belinda McLeod
Belinda McLeod

Belinda McLeod has a degree in Secondary Education, specializing in English and Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer in 2018 since a flexible schedule would allow her to help care for an aging parent. Since then, Belinda has specialized in writing for the funeral industry. Belinda has written for Cake, a funeral-planning website, nursing homes, mausoleum companies, cremation companies, and funeral homes.

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