Mausoleums

Types of Mausoleums

Mausoleums come in several configurations to accommodate different family needs and cemetery settings. Understanding the differences between mausoleum crypt styles helps you choose the right structure for your loved ones.

Garden Crypt Mausoleums: A garden crypt is an above-ground granite structure placed directly on your cemetery plot. These mausoleums hold one to twelve caskets depending on the design, with each graveyard crypt custom-built to the number of spaces needed. Garden crypts are among the most popular mausoleum styles because they combine the permanence of granite construction with a compact footprint that fits standard cemetery plots. Granite vases and granite memorial benches can be added to complement the structure.

Walk-In Estate Mausoleums: For families seeking the most distinguished memorial possible, walk-in mausoleums are large enclosed structures that can accommodate up to ten or more crypts. These private estates can include bronze doors, stained glass windows, interior lighting, and granite seating areas. Walk-in mausoleums can be designed for private family use or as shared structures for multiple family members across generations.

Niche Columbariums: A niche columbarium is a mausoleum designed specifically for cremated remains rather than caskets. Each niche is a small compartment sized for an individual urn or a companion set. Our niche mausoleums offer a dignified above-ground alternative for families who have chosen cremation headstones or cremation memorials, and they can be designed to hold urns for an entire family.

Private Mausoleum Options

A private mausoleum is a custom-designed structure built exclusively for your family. Unlike community mausoleums operated by cemeteries, a private mausoleum gives you complete control over the design, materials, inscriptions, and placement. Every private mausoleum we build is made from premium granite in your choice of over twelve colors, with two granite accent colors available.

Individual Mausoleum: An individual mausoleum holds a single casket in one above-ground crypt. This is the most compact private mausoleum option and works well for smaller cemetery plots or private land installations. Individual designs start with a single crypt and can include engraving, emblems, and bronze personalization.

Companion and Side-by-Side Crypts: Companion mausoleums are designed for two people and come in several configurations. Side-by-side crypts place two caskets next to each other, each with its own marker or sharing a single large inscription panel. Top-and-bottom crypts stack the caskets vertically to reduce the footprint, while true companion crypts place both caskets end-to-end in a single longer chamber.

Family Crypts: Family mausoleums accommodate three or more people, either stacked or arranged side by side. These structures can be designed with separate engraved panels for each family member or with a unified mausoleum headstone design across the entire façade. Family crypts are ideal for multi-generational memorials on private land, ranches, or dedicated cemetery sections.

Mausoleum Prices and What Is Included

Understanding mausoleum prices helps families plan for this significant investment. Every mausoleum we sell includes your choice of granite color, names, dates, additional lettering such as "In Loving Memory" or "Together Forever," and access to over 10,000 emblem options including crosses, praying hands, floral designs, and custom artwork. The foundation and professional installation are included in every quoted price, along with free shipping to all 48 continental United States.

The private mausoleum cost varies based on the number of crypts, overall dimensions, and the level of customization. Individual and companion mausoleums represent the most accessible entry point, while larger walk-in estates with bronze doors, statues, and architectural details are at the higher end of the range. Additional options such as custom bronze windows, granite statues, and non-English lettering are quoted separately. For families exploring more affordable memorial options, our upright headstones and granite grave markers offer lasting tributes at lower price points. For guidance on planning and purchasing a cemetery memorial, see our guide on how to buy a cemetery plot.

The Mausoleum Design and Approval Process

Purchasing a mausoleum is a collaborative process. Before any production begins, we complete a full cemetery verification to ensure the mausoleum design meets all local regulations, plot dimensions, and cemetery requirements. You will receive a detailed layout for review and must approve the final design before construction starts. This process ensures your private mausoleum or family crypt meets every specification and cemetery guideline. For more information about what cemeteries require, read our article on cemetery regulations for urns and markers.

Every mausoleum is built to order from premium granite, engineered to withstand decades of exposure to the elements. Granite is the preferred material for above-ground memorial structures because of its exceptional durability, natural beauty, and resistance to weathering. Our mausoleums are available in a wide range of granite colors and finishes to complement any cemetery setting or private estate.

Free Shipping and Installation on All Mausoleums

Every mausoleum order includes free shipping to all 48 continental United States and complimentary professional installation. We also ship to Alaska, Hawaii, and international destinations — contact our customer service office for a shipping quote. With over 25 years of experience designing and installing mausoleums, crypts, and private memorial estates, Memorials.com provides the expertise and craftsmanship families trust for their most important memorial decisions. To explore the full range of headstones and grave markers we offer, visit our main collection.