If you’re pre-planning funeral and cemetery arrangements or grieving the recent loss of a loved one, the mausoleum option for remembrance is worth consideration for several reasons.
Just what is a mausoleum? It’s an above-ground collection of spaces called crypts, where bodies are entombed. These free-standing structures are constructed from ultra-durable materials like marble and granite that reliably stand up to and shield remains from the elements, making these crypts cleaner and dryer than the in-ground burial alternative. But, there are many other benefits to mausoleum interment.
Mausoleum Cost
We’ll start with the myth that mausoleum entombment costs more than in-ground burial. Turns out just the opposite is true as entombment in a community mausoleum can currently save hundreds of dollars for those who are pre-planning now.
How? In-ground burial costs can add up, starting with the lot purchase. You must also consider payment for vaults, interment charges and memorialization to include a foundation fee. In many cases, you’ll find the total cost for crypt is very similar or even lesser than burial.
The Buying Process Simplified
The main reason for these savings is the avoidance of all the third-party costs that go into burial. You can consolidate a lot of these expenses with mausoleum interment. At Woodlawn, for example, most services are taken care of on-site so you don’t have to deal with multiple vendors.
Convenience
Mausoleums can be more accessible than in-ground lots, where visitors might have to trudge through snow to reach them come wintertime. Mausoleums are maintained year-round, including the winter months, and some even house the crypts indoors for extra comfort.
In Syracuse and Central New York where inclement weather is common, this is an important consideration when planning final arrangements.
So, how would you like to be remembered? Mausoleums are a cost-effective and convenient option you can learn more about today. Call (315) 479-5826 or send an email to schedule a visit to Woodlawn Cemetery in Syracuse and see all the advantages of mausoleum interment for yourself.