Entombment of human remains is a tradition that can be traced back to the 4th century B.C. The term
mausoleum derives from the monument that the Greek Queen Artemis constructed for her husband Mausolus,
King of Caria. The pyramids of Egypt and the catacombs of Rome are other examples that can be classified
as entombment.
MAUSOLEUM BENEFITS: The selection of mausoleum entombment is a unique way to memorialize the death
of a family member. Once the preserve of royalty, aristocracy and industrialists, mausoleum selection
is now available for all members of society. The key advantages of mausoleum entombment over earth
burial are:
PROTECTION: Each crypt is dry, sealed and individually vented affording a high level of protection
for the remains of the deceased and the casket they are entombed in.
SECURITY: in addition to regular security patrols the indoor crypts at the mausoleum have the added
security of a 24 video monitor and full alarm system activated at closing.
COMFORT: Visitors to the mausoleum enjoy year round protection from inclement weather. Outdoor crypts
are protected by a vaulted extension of the building roof. Indoor crypts can be visited in comfort
year round. Convenient benches, feature statuary and background music create a peaceful atmosphere
for visitors. The mausoleum is open every day of the year for visiting.
Mausoleum entombment is a very unique and highly specialized form of honouring and remembering a life
lived.
Bronze name bars and plaques, perpetual vigil lights, religious and fraternal emblems and cameo photos
installed on crypt shutters create personalized memorials for each entombment.
The Royal Oak Mausoleum has many choices of crypt types and locations. Crypts are available in single,
companion or family configurations. The Garden Crypts, featuring granite crypt fronts, are on the
exterior of the building. The Cloister Crypts, with marble crypt fronts, are indoors in a climate
controlled, secure setting that is awash in natural light.
A common misconception is that mausoleum entombment is significantly more costly than in-ground burial.
For a printable version of a comparison of single or companion casket entombment vs. in-ground burial
options click
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The type, size and location of a crypt will determine the final cost of mausoleum entombment. The
Burial Park offers comprehensive service packages and pricing that include every good and service related
to the purchase and use of single or companion crypts.
View our comprehensive price lists here.
Fully itemized pricing is provided for every mausoleum option and purchasers can elect to purchase
the crypt only option when pre-arranging.
A very unique feature of the Royal Oak community Mausoleum is the presence 2 columbarium rooms for
the memorialization of cremated remains.
The niches in the mausoleum are all located indoors and provide a secure, climate controlled environment
for visitors.
All of the niches feature a glass front which enables families to provide decorative, personalized
urns and place other personal mementos in the niche.
All of our mausoleum niches will accommodate single or companion inurnments and there are also niches
that can accommodate up to four urns in a ‘family’ configuration.
The type, size and location of a niche will determine the final cost of cremation inurnment. As with
our crypt pricing the Burial Park offers comprehensive service packages and pricing that include every
good and service related to the purchase and use of mausoleum niches.
View our comprehensive price lists here.
Fully itemized pricing is provided for every mausoleum option and purchasers can elect to purchase
the niche only option when pre-arranging.
Due to the fact the cremation urn is visible and must be durable enough to remain intact ‘in perpetuity,
urns for mausoleum niches must be made of a permanent form of material such as ceramic, metal, reconstituted
stone or marble, copper, bronze, etc. Urns constructed from wood, plastic or cardboard are not permitted.
If you have any questions about the royal oak mausoleum and its unique memorialization options do
not hesitate to contact our Family Service Advisors.
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