Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult challenges. If you’re responsible for arranging their final resting place and memorial, it can be hard to find the option that will best honor their memory. While traditional burials are a common choice, here are a few reasons why you should consider a mausoleum.

Reasons to Choose a Mausoleum

1. Privacy

Mausoleums are more private than traditional graves. Many people choose this option because they are given more room to personalize these monuments in honor of their loved ones. For instance, you can add personal touches, such as carvings, plaques, statues, and vases to hold flowers.  

2. Comfortable Visitations

Because traditional burial sites are located outdoors, it can be more difficult to visit in inclement weather or during the coldest months of the year. Mausoleums provide a sheltered and comfortable space for you to spend a longer period of time visiting your loved one and reflecting on memories. You can also have benches installed inside the mausoleum. 

3. Group Burial Option

Many people wish to be buried alongside their loved ones. A mausoleum is a popular choice for families because it ensures that there will be designated space for memorials and burials. It can also be personalized to represent your entire family tree, and it will be a place where future descendants can come to witness a piece of their history. 

If you are choosing a mausoleum to be your loved one’s final resting place, turn to the professionals at Sweet-Woods Memorial Co. for help designing the monument. For over 80 years, this family-owned and -operated company has created custom headstones, memorials, and tombstones for residents throughout Oswego County, NY, and the surrounding areas. Their experts will work with you to create a custom design that best honors your loved one’s memory. Call (315) 695-3376 or visit their website to speak with a representative.