Determine whether a family mausoleum is the best choice for you and your family. Discuss this with your spouse and perhaps other family members as this is likely the longest-lasting purchase you will ever make.

Examine the options for the location of your family mausoleum. Determine whether you would prefer to place the mausoleum on private property or in a cemetery. If you choose to locate in a cemetery, purchase a cemetery lot with mausoleum privileges that permit the family mausoleum you want.

Consider non-commercial, rural, or home cemeteries as they often have fewer restrictions and lower costs than urban cemeteries. If you wish, FamilyMausoleum.net can assist you and your cemetery in adjusting restrictive regulations or in lot planning.

Select the type of family mausoleum that best fits your needs based on the number of loved ones involved and the style of mausoleum desired. Other considerations include mausoleum options and choices, color choices and the finances at your disposal.

Choose a supplier and place an order for your mausoleum, determining the foundation requirements and delivery schedule. Family mausoleums are available from a number of sources:

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Retail monument dealers can source family mausoleums and can place them in the cemetery of your choice. Monument dealers usually have greater product knowledge and can be of independent help with your selection of a cemetery and mausoleum lot.

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Cemeteries often can source family mausoleums but usually only for placement in their own cemetery. In many cases cemeteries have conflicting interests with lot sales and their own commercial condominium-style mausoleums.

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Mausoleums can also be purchased on the Internet.

You may choose to order and have the foundation installed yourself rather than have this done by your supplier. If you do, be aware that the cemetery may have additional guidelines or requirements for using outside or private contractors. The contractor and mausoleum supplier will help determine the type of foundation needed.

You may also choose to arrange and complete the installation of your family mausoleum yourself. Your supplier will supply instructions if required.

Payment terms are traditionally one-third deposit when placing the order, an additional one-third payment when the final plans are approved, and the final one-third when the mausoleum is installed.

Delivery time varies greatly from immediately if purchased from inventory, three to four months for basic units purchased to order, to six months or longer for larger or customized units. Foundation delays are common during the winter. If the purchase is made at the time of death the funeral director can arrange storage of the body until the mausoleum is completed.