As part of our continuing dedication to service, we offer the option of above ground Mausoleum Entombment at a cost comparable to that of the most modest underground burial. Clean, dry mausoleum entombment provides a final resting place of honor and dignity for the departed. And provides an everlasting memorial family members and loved ones may visit with pride for generations.
Throughout the ages, from the Egyptian pyramids to the Taj Mahal, to America’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, many people have preferred the dignity, prestige and respect of above-ground entombment. Mausoleums provide the most complete and secure protection. Until recently, they have been available only to royalty, the rich and the famous. Now, people who can afford a traditional earth burial can afford entombment in a community mausoleum.
Franklin Memorial Park offers two mausoleums the Chapel of Meditation and the Chapel of Serenity. Each mausoleum contains a spacious chapel area for committal services.
We are proud to announce a major expansion to our Chapel of Serenity Mausoleum. We will be adding an additional 1300 Crypt Spaces and 330 Cremation Niches to the building. This addition will feature many specialty crypt spaces and glass front niches.
To receive more information from one of our Licensed Family Service Counselors please give us a call at 732-545-4184, Stop in and see us or fill out this contact form.
FAQs
What is a Mausoleum Crypt?
At our cemetery it is a poured in place, steel reinforced, ventilated, sealed chamber for the entombment of casketed remains.
When I visit can I view my loved one?
No, after each entombment the crypt space is sealed.
When can I visit?
We suggest visiting our park between dawn and dusk. Mausoleum owners receive a key to the building to allow visitation when the office is closed.
How can a Mausoleum Crypt be as affordable as earth burial?
Once purchased only an opening/closing fee is required at the time the space is used. If you compare this to the cost of graves, burial vaults (which must be purchased at the time of need), grave opening/closings, grave markers and installation fees often times Mausoleum entombment is less costly. If purchased in advance it is almost always less costly.
Do I have to pay all at once?
No, there are many financing options available for before need purchasers.
What types of Mausoleum Crypts are available?
- Single Crypt
- True Companion – Accommodates two entombments in a head to head configuration.
- Side by Side – This crypt has a large “double door” allowing for a larger inscription.
- Triple Crypt – Like a true companion only longer.
- In and Over- This is a side by side crypt with no wall separating the caskets with a single crypt front.
- Family Room – This is a prestigious area dedicated for the use of one family.
- Garden Crypt – A crypt located on the exterior of the mausoleum.
- Chapel Crypt – a crypt located inside the mausoleum.
Can Cremated Remains be placed in a Crypt?
Yes, this often happens when one family member chooses cremation and the other chooses entombment.
Mausoleum Visiting Guidelines
We hope you will find solace on our beautiful grounds and in our Mausoleum. Please take your time and be respectful of others. Here are some guidelines to follow:
- To help maintain a dignified atmosphere and care for our marble and granite, we ask you to refrain from using tape, glue, wire or adhesives of any kind on the crypt fronts.
- Balloons are prohibited.
- If you need help placing a flower, please stop by the office and one of our staff members will be happy to assist you.
- Absolutely no live flowers are permitted in the mausoleum – no flowers in pots on the floors or sidewalks in and around the mausoleum, and, no water in the vases. Only artificial flowers are permitted in the vase.
- Please size all arrangements so they will not infringe on the adjacent crypt fronts.
- ALL ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE SEASONAL ALL OUT OF SEASON ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE REMOVED.
- Please do not burn candles of any kind.
- No smoking.
- To help us save energy, please turn off all lights when exiting the building.
Thank you for your cooperation in these matters. Together we can maintain a dignified memorial to our loved ones.