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Mausoleums
Mausoleums in Houston, TX
Mausoleums that will last for eternity require special expertise. A mausoleum is a building that houses the dead above ground. There are three main types of mausoleums in a cemetery:
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Indoor: A shared space where the crypts are located indoors
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Garden/outdoor: A shared space where the crypts are located outdoors
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Private mausoleums: Private spaces, where the crypts can be located indoors or outdoors
Types Of Mausoleum Crypts
There are a number of different types and configurations of crypts available. The most common include:
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Single crypts: Single crypts are the most common type of crypt in a mausoleum. Single crypts contain the remains of one person in a casket.
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Side-by-side crypts: Side-by-side crypts are designed for two people. The caskets are positioned next to each other horizontally, and may each have its own engraved marker or the crypts may share a single large marker.
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Companion crypts or end-to-end crypts: Companion crypts are designed for two people, but only take the space of a single crypt. The caskets are lined up “end-to-end” and a single marker is shared. Companion crypts are the mausoleum equivalent of “double depth.”
You will find our trained, understanding cemetery staff happy to advise and assist you — explaining all the options, so that you will be comfortable and at peace with your choice. Feel free to schedule an in-person consultation by calling the Cemetery Office at 713-227-5109 or by contacting us.
Location, Location, Location
Although it has not been a concern in the past, lack of cemetery space is becoming a common problem. There was a time when beautiful areas were set aside for burying the dead, with hardly a thought given to filling up the space. Now, cemetery burial sites in many places are at a premium. As time goes on, especially in large urban area, those who want to be buried close to home, or to family, may be disappointed. It’s wise, therefore, to reserve a place now — while it’s still available.
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Further, as with real estate, “location, location, location” is a prime consideration in selecting a gravesite. Should you want to be buried in close proximity to a special feature in a cemetery — such as a waterfall, a beautiful tree or prized piece of sculpture — making arrangements in advance is likely the only way your wish will be fulfilled.
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The desire to be buried in close proximity to other family members, however, is the most imperative reason to pre-arrange. All too often, cemetery personnel hear grieving family members say, “We wish we had reserved sooner … made plans in advance.” For those who consider it important to be laid to rest near loved ones, obtaining a burial site in advance is a way to ensure that option.
Contact Historic Hollywood Cemetery today.
Our Historic Hollywood Cemetery professionals will be happy to assist you with anything from selecting cemetery property to ordering a monument or marker. We are here to help every step of the way.
Contact us today 713-227-5109 or email us at info@hhcemetery.com to get started.
