HISTORY OF MAUSOLEUM
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Locust Valley cemetery offers multiple options to lay your loved ones to rest, from ground burials, family plots, mausoleum plots, cremation or a columbarium. All these options of burials have different traditions behind them and fit the needs of each one that has passed. Depending on spiritual beliefs or the wishes of the loved one who has passed, different options of burial are chosen for different reasons. Many of these burial traditions have started from ancient times and have been modernized to fit the needs of the world today. One of the oldest ways of burial is a ground burial after embalming or mummifying the body which started in Ancient Egypt.
A mausoleum is an above ground structure similar to a house, that holds crypts or burial compartments to hold whole human remains. Mausoleums throughout ancient history are shown to be one of the most prestigious ways to honor the dead, royals and country leaders are often buried in these structures. The name of ‘mausoleum’ is derived from King Mausolus, who was the ruler of an ancient kingdom in Asia. The Queen who wanted to honor her King set out to have a large temple like structure for his resting place, showing large columns and statues on the outside. It can still be visited today and is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Although todays mausoleums are not as extravagant as the ancient times, they are a great way to honor and visit your loved ones who have passed. At the Locust Valley Cemetery, beautiful mausoleums are offered and customized to your family’s desires. On the Locust Valley Cemetery grounds, the mausoleums are placed on the ivy-covered hillside that overlook the beautifully landscaped grounds. Contact Locust Valley Cemetery today to learn more about planning and reserving a mausoleum for your family.