What guarantee do I have that endowment care will take care of the cemetery?
While not guaranteed, endowment care funds are very conservatively managed. Income from the fund can only be spent on care and ...
What is endowment care?
A portion of the purchase price of the grave is contributed to an endowment care fund. Income from the endowment care ...
When I buy a grave do I receive a deed, just like when I purchase other types of real estate?
When you purchase a grave you are in fact purchasing the right to designate who may be interred in the space, ...
What happens if I buy cemetery property here in advance and later move to another area?
Many cemeteries now belong to credit exchange programs which allow for a dollar-for-dollar transfer of services and merchandise between participating cemeteries. ...
What is the difference between Lawn Crypts and Double Depth burial spaces?
Lawn crypts are pre-set. Double depth burial lots are set at the time of death.
What are Lawn Crypts?
Lawn crypts are essentially underground tombs, constructed of reinforced concrete and steel.
How can a mausoleum help eliminate expenses?
When you select a mausoleum, you eliminate the need for expensive vaults and monuments or memorials which almost always are purchased ...
What is a tandem?
A tandem is a mausoleum space designed to accommodate two caskets lengthwise.
How many people will a crypt hold?
Crypts come in several sizes. Although “singles” and “doubles” are the most common, some crypts can accommodate up to four caskets.
Can you actually see the bodies in a mausoleum?
No. When you visit a mausoleum, you see the front of the crypt, which typically is made of granite or marble. ...
How does a Mausoleum protect the body?
Because the casket is placed in a clean, dry, above-ground crypt, the remains are protected from water and the elements of ...
What happens to a mausoleum if there is an earthquake?
Modern mausoleums are steel-reinforced concrete structures, covered with granite or marble. They typically are built to meet all local building specifications, ...
