| Construction / Options for Mausoleums Roof Options There are four options available for mausoleum roof designs. Flat top Flat top with roof cap gable top architectural gable top. Floors. Mausoleums can be constructed by either cement floors or granite floors. Concrete floors are less expensive and are done when the mausoleum is installed by the installer. Doors Doors for Sarcophagus style mausoleums are made from granite. They can be made from different color granite and have etchings and designs carved into the granite face. Memorial pictures can also adorn the front of these doors. Vestibule style Mausoleums generally have full size typically bronze doors wit different style fronts Bases They can be made with a full or step bases. Ventilation for Crypts All mausoleums are ventilated for moisture and gases. There are connecting ventilation from crypt to crypt There is also horizontal and vertical cross ventilation. Epoxy VS Dowel Connections. Construction methods some years back used pins and dowels to secure granite pieces. Now,, super strong epoxies that hold the granite together and is stronger that granite are used.. We suggest the epoxy construction method for strength and monetary savings. However, if the Cemetery, because of old rules and regulations insists on pin and dowel construction, we can have it make that way for you. To view our selection of Mausoleums, Click Here |