Maintenance and Preservation of Mausoleums: Best Practices

While granite is durable and mostly maintenance-free, other components (such as bronze doors and stained glass windows) require regular care. Whether you are planning the construction of a private burial chamber or have a family mausoleum that needs TLC, here’s what you need to know about mausoleum maintenance.

Have a maintenance plan in place for your private mausoleum.

Private mausoleums require cleaning and maintenance, so this needs to be a part of your budget for the structure. Consider conducting bi-annual cleaning, maintenance, and inspections to ensure the building functions properly and looks presentable to family members and other visitors. 

If your family’s mausoleum is on cemetery property, discuss your maintenance needs with the cemetery management. Cemetery staff may already be trained to clean and maintain the public and community mausoleums on the property, and you may be required to use those same crews. 

If the structure is on private property, you may need to hire a mausoleum maintenance company to clean and maintain the above-ground burial chamber. 

Hire someone from within the industry for mausoleum maintenance. 

A private mausoleum provides a place for prayer, reflection, and remembrance. But the primary purpose of mausoleum structures is for above-ground burial. This is why you need to hire professionals from within the industry to maintain interior elements that might make those outside the industry uncomfortable.

Professionals will also know the proper techniques to clean granite so that it and other materials will be strong, secure, and aesthetically pleasing for generations. And a professional will be able to inspect the exterior and interior elements to determine if repairs or restoration are required.

Ask about a warranty or guarantee.

If you are starting the mausoleum building process, you may interview several companies specializing in indoor mausoleums. As you spend time at each company’s website, look for information about guarantees or warranties. If there is a warranty, read the terms and understand what is covered.

Hire a company with a good reputation for mausoleum repair. 

Don’t leave mausoleum repair and restoration jobs to amateurs. The construction of an indoor mausoleum is not like any other building project. While mausoleum designers and builders use modern construction techniques, a lot of industry know-how is required to design and build a final resting place for the deceased. 

For private mausoleum restoration and repair, contact Eternal Mausoleums by Forever Legacy. 

Begin the mausoleum repair and restoration project by requesting a consultation with the Forever Legacy team. We will evaluate the current state of the structure and plot a course of action to repair the mausoleum and reduce the likelihood of ongoing damage. 

We are the premier private mausoleum construction company in North America, so we understand the delicate touch required for this type of project.

Key Takeaways About Maintaining Private Mausoleums

• Have a maintenance plan for your private mausoleum before you begin the planning process.
• Hire someone within the industry for mausoleum maintenance.
• Ask about a warranty or guarantee before constructing a private mausoleum.
• Be selective when hiring a company for a mausoleum restoration or repair project.