Up For A Little Funeral History Anyone?
Up For A Little Funeral History Anyone?
If you are a person who likes the macabre, a visit to the National Museum of Funeral History may be just perfect for you. This gem is located at 415 Barren Springs Drive in Houston, Texas, where they say that any day above ground is a good one!
Okay, so maybe you have never given much thought to the history of the funeral industry. Even so, you will be truly impressed and amazed at all of the interesting history and heritage that surround this important industry that eventually affects each and every one of us. The National Museum of Funeral History is known as the largest, non-profit educational center in the world. All proceeds from admissions, gift shop sales, and donations raised go directly into museum operations.
While you are at the museum there are all sorts of really cool and interesting exhibits to help further educate the public on all that is the funeral industry. You will get to see, up close and personal, some of the most beautiful examples of different hearses that have been used through the years. For instance, there is the stunning 1921 RockFalls Hearse. The detail that went into creating this exquisite hearse is just amazing. You will have to see it in person to truly appreciate the wonderfully hand carved, wooden side panels.
Another awesome and interesting exhibit brings you through the history of Civil War embalming. Follow famous Civil War embalmer, Dr. Thomas Holmes through every step of the old school process of embalming. You will even learn about some of the primitive tools he used to prepare bodies for their final journey.
This is a really cool place to visit to give you a great education about the all of the fascinating aspects that make up the history of the funeral industry. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm. The cost of admission is only $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and veterans, $3 for children 12 and under and children under three get in for free. Set up your tour of the National Museum of Funeral History today!
