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Where
does the name "Mausoleum" come from?
The Mausoleum gets its name from King Mausoleos, an ancient king,
who was one of the first people entombed above ground.
When were mausoleums first used?
Above ground burial has been used for thousands of years with numerous
references to this in the bible.
Why are community mausoleums a relatively recent development?
American technology and modern methods of construction made it possible
to offer the option to families of moderate means.
What is the history of mausoleums in the United States?
Cemeteries in California took the lead building mausoleums in the
1920's. The building of mausoleums has spread rapidly throughout
the U.S. and is now very common in modern cemeteries.
What is the difference between "inter" and "entomb"
?
Normally inter refers to in-ground burial. Entomb usually refers
to above-ground mausoleum. |
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