Notable Women Laid to Rest in Mausoleums
As we look at the burial places of famous women, mausoleums seem to be the place of choice. Here’s a list of several notable women who have been laid to rest in mausoleums around the world.
Women Entombed in Mausoleums
Perhaps the most famous mausoleum, the Taj Mahal, was built as a tomb for a woman. Here are some iconic women who were entombed in either public or private mausoleums.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jean Baker. She was known for her comic “blonde bombshell” characters. Her films had grossed $200 million at the time of her death in 1962.
Marilyn Monroe’s crypt is located in the Corridor of Memories within the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum in Los Angeles. Mourners still bring flowers to the tomb.
Eva Perón
Former First Lady of Argentina, Eva Perón, was better known by the nickname Evita. Besides being the wife of a famous politician, she was also an activist, actress, and philanthropist – and the topic of a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Nearly three million people attended her funeral.
Evita is interred in the Duarte Family Mausoleum in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Princess Grace of Monaco (Grace Kelly)
Grace Kelly is known for being an iconic actress in the Golden Age of Hollywood. She received an Academy Award and is listed 13th in the American Film Institute’s “Greatest Females Stars of Classical Hollywood Cinema.” She married Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Princess Grace was placed in the Grimaldi family’s private crypt beneath the Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monaco.
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale is known for being the pioneer of modern nursing. The “Lady with the Lamp” was an English social reformer and trained nurses during the Crimean War. She died in 1910 and is interred in a mausoleum near St. Margaret’s Church in East Wellow, England.
Maria Callas
Maria Callas was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. She was often called La Divina – or the Divine One – for her musical abilities. She was entombed in a mausoleum at the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France.
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II reigned longer than any other British monarch and held the longest verified reign of any female head of state in history. She was laid to rest in St. George’s Castle along with her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and her sister, Princess Margaret. The Royal Vault holds 24 members of the Royal Family.
Notable Women Are Often Honored With Mausoleum Entombment
These examples of women entombed in a mausoleum are from different fields, regions, and periods of history. Mausoleums are often chosen for their ability to provide a dignified and lasting memorial for prominent individuals.
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Key Takeaways
- Many women of distinction, from Marilyn Monroe to Queen Elizabeth II, have been entombed in a mausoleum.
- Mausoleums are often chosen for their ability to provide a dignified and lasting memorial for prominent individuals.