Mausoleum Options in New Jersey

The use of mausoleums has a long, reverent history dating back to the days of Ancient Greece. Nobility would build a grand mausoleum for their loved ones to reflect the grand stature of those entombed. The most commonly known example is the Taj Mahal. Over time, European cultures began to build smaller versions that were accessible to the masses.

What is a Mausoleum?

This tomb is a form of above-ground burial that is used to house the bodies of the deceased after a funeral. The casket is placed into a crypt, which is then sealed in front, made typically from granite or marble. The crypt’s urns can also be placed in a mausoleum and entombed within a niche. Mausoleums can hold a single crypt or several crypts each, depending on the size of the mausoleum when built.

 

Why Choose a Mausoleum?

The use of a mausoleum is an ideal option for unifying a family or community after death. No matter where life’s travels take each of us, no matter how far we drift apart, a mausoleum will allow us to come together once again. Here are things to consider when deciding upon a mausoleum.

  • It’s a great alternative if the idea of interring remains underground is unappealing
  • The mausoleum will serve as a single location to memorialize deceased kin
  • Cremated remains can be stored next to interred remains long-term
  • A mausoleum will last for generations with proper upkeep
  • Mausoleums protect remains from foul weather
  • Mausoleums can become very cost-effective with pre-planning and group sales

What Are the Options for a Mausoleum?

  • Community Mausoleum
    • The community mausoleum will allow remains to be placed above ground in a dry, climate-controlled area. With proper pre-planning, groups of people can be placed together in a close-knit, cost-effective manner.
  • Private Mausoleum
    • If you desire to establish a resting place for your family to use for generations, a private mausoleum will hold the most appeal. Only the remains that you choose will be interred in this mausoleum, allowing future family to visit without disturbance.

 

What is a Crypt?

A crypt is a stone chamber that entombs the deceased. The crypt options for a mausoleum include:

  • Single Crypt: A single set of remains is entombed on its own
  • Tandem Crypts: Two sets of remains are lined up side-by-side in a wide-set crypt. These crypts can have an individual marker or share a single, large marker.
  • Companion Crypts: Similar to tandem crypts in that they hold a pair of entombed remains together, but instead they are aligned end-to-end. The pair of entombed share a single marker.
  • Westminster Family Crypts: In this crypt style, crypts are stacked on top of each other. They can be stacked to accommodate as many people as desired using the aforementioned crypt styles.
  • Niches: If a person has been cremated but there is desire for the person to be placed long-term in a mausoleum setting, they will be entombed within a columbarium. The columbarium compartments, called niches, are much smaller than what is required for the interred. After the urn has been placed into the niche, a plaque will be adorned to recognize the deceased.

 

Find Your New Jersey Mausoleum Today

Mausoleums have long been a pinnacle of family memorialization. Demand amongst cemeteries in New Jersey is high, so if acquiring a crypt is important to you, contact Memorial Properties today.