private family mausoleums

A mahogany granite custom family mausoleum with greek columns, bronze doors, and gable roof located at Mount Hope Cemetery in Florence South Carolina
A simple white marble stacked family mausoleum with rocks and border wall in Conway South Carolina
Custom granite Williams-Brice private family mausoleum in Sumter Cemetery South Carolina
A gray granite custom private mausoleum with columns and gable roof located in Sumter Cemetery South Carolina for the Boyle family
A custom grey granite family mausoleum with white Italian marble flag inlay located in North Carolina
A simple brown granite private mausoleum located at Greenlawn Cemetery in Dillon South Carolina
An art deco style private family mausoleum made of rose granite
A traditional family mausoleum with rustic finishes and accents
An elaborate roman greek style private family mausoleum with granite columns
A large granite private family mausoleum with greek columns and bronze doors
detail of ionic capital sculpted out of granite
An art deco private mausoleum made of white marble in Lake City South Carolina

Private Family Mausoleums

What is a private family mausoleum?

A private family mausoleum is an above ground structure that serves as a final resting place for an individual or family. It offers a personalized and exclusive memorial space, and is often designed in an architectural style of choice. Family mausoleums are often called a family crypt. The amount of crypts within a mausoleum will determine how many people can be entombed within the structure.

Two main types of family mausoleums

There are two main types of mausoleums regularly built today, exterior-entry and walk-in mausoleums, and the cost difference between the two can be significant. On an exterior-entry mausoleum, the crypt doors open to the outside. These mausoleums are compact, and they are often “box-shaped” in appearance.

Walk-in mausoleums are considered the pinnacle of personal memorial design by some. Just as the name sounds, a walk-in mausoleum features an interior space. These stunning structures often resemble small buildings, designed in an architectural style of the family’s choosing. The interiors feature carefully crafted rooms, often complete with seating areas, altars, and sculptures. These exclusive indoor spaces create a serene sanctuary for reflection.

What does a family mausoleum cost?

In 2023, the average family mausoleum will cost between $25,000 - $125,000.

  • Exterior-entry mausoleums require less granite and often feature fewer ornate details. Expect to pay at least $25,000 for the most basic two-person exterior-entry family mausoleum. Premium colors and enhanced detailing will add to the this cost. We recommend a starting budget of at least $40,000 - $60,000 for a two-person exterior-entry mausoleum. This price range will facilitate a more distinguished design with higher grade stone and more personalized architectural features.

  • A two-person walk-in family mausoleum will start around $100,000 at its most basic design, but seldom is this the projected budget given a family’s vision for their final resting place. A $100,000 walk-in mausoleum will afford few personalized details and dictates that it be built as “cheaply” as possible. We recommend a budget of at least $250,000 for a two-person walk-in mausoleum, but many cost much more. Large family mausoleums often range well into the millions. It all depends on the purchaser’s tastes, vision, and financial means.

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Would you like an affordable alternative to a mausoleum?

Family memorials are a great option