There are many ways to mark someone's final resting place in a cemetery and pay tribute to their life, from a simple plaque to an elaborate monument. The stonework artisans at Quincy Memorials in greater Boston, MA, offer a variety of dignified options and say a mausoleum makes a lasting statement. They provide a closer look at why it might be the right choice for your family.

While a mausoleum is a visually impressive structure, it offers other significant advantages. Mausoleums vary in size and can accommodate one person or multiple interments so a family can be laid to rest together.

Mausoleums also provide a sheltered environment for family members and friends who visit a gravesite. You can enter the structure to stay out of rain, wind, and snow that otherwise would have kept you from spending as much time as you would like remembering your loved one. Some mausoleums even feature benches and decorative elements like stone carvings and elaborate brass details to make each visit as soothing and comforting as possible.

A lesser-known advantage of a mausoleum is it can accommodate several family members while using less land than traditional underground burials. This makes it a wise choice for people seeking an environmentally-conscious memorial option.

A mausoleum can range from simple to intricately detailed, but you should choose the most well-constructed building possible. Lesser designs could lack the weatherproofing qualities needed to protect the structure and caskets within it. 

Whether you choose a mausoleum, rose quartz headstone, or traditional grave marker, the thoughtful staff at Quincy Memorials will help you honor your loved one. To learn more about the beautiful custom memorials produced by this monument maker, visit them online or call (617) 471-0250. Check their Google+ page for more insight from their stone masons.