Glossary
Crypt
A crypt is a chamber, typically above ground in a mausoleum, that holds a casket. Families purchase the right to entomb a body in a specific crypt, often choosing between single, companion, or stacked arrangements.
Entombment in a crypt is an above-ground alternative to in-ground burial. A companion crypt holds two caskets, side by side or stacked, for spouses or family members.
Crypt pricing varies with location within the mausoleum and the cemetery's overall pricing. As with any cemetery purchase, ask for itemized costs so you can compare options.
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- How much does a crypt cost?
- Crypt prices vary with the cemetery and the crypt's position within the mausoleum, with eye-level spaces often costing more than higher or lower ones. A companion crypt for two caskets costs more than a single. Ask for itemized pricing to compare options.
- What is the difference between a crypt and a grave?
- A crypt is an above-ground chamber in a mausoleum that holds a casket, while a grave is in-ground burial. Both are forms of interment; entombment in a crypt is simply the above-ground option.
- Can two people share one crypt?
- Yes. A companion crypt is designed to hold two caskets, placed side by side or stacked, which spouses or family members often choose so they can rest together.
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