How Long Does It Take to Build a Mausoleum From Start to Finish?

It takes a minimum of a few months to build a mausoleum from start to finish. (Of course, we are talking about a private family mausoleum – not a community mausoleum). However, many factors determine the actual length of time. 

Factors That Determine How Long to Build Mausoleum

Don’t let the length of time it takes to build a private mausoleum affect your decision on whether or not to construct one. After all, your mausoleum is a part of your family’s legacy. It is your final resting place for all of eternity. And the most famous mausoleums, such as the Taj Mahal and those made for Egyptian kings, certainly weren’t built overnight.

However, we understand that you may feel more at peace knowing that this part of your end-of-life planning has been completed. Or sometimes, family members decide to build private mausoleums after their loved one’s death, which increases the sense of urgency.

No matter your situation, private mausoleum burial is possible. Here are the factors determining how long an indoor mausoleum will take to build.

Have you chosen a location for your private mausoleum?

There’s a lot to consider when selecting grave spaces. Whether purchasing a cemetery plot for underground burial or building community mausoleums as an investment, you must follow local rules and regulations and consider endowment care. The same goes for private family mausoleums.

Some choose to build indoor mausoleums on cemetery property. Other families set aside private property for a mausoleum crypt. (Read this to learn more about selecting land for the construction of your private mausoleum.)

Are you planning to build on a private estate or cemetery property? The time it takes to secure the property for the building site affects how long it will take to construct your mausoleum.

Have you thought about the design of your private family mausoleum?

One of the most significant benefits of opting for a private mausoleum instead of entombment in garden mausoleums (or other public structures) is that you can design the mausoleum to reflect your personal preferences.

Some people approach the design process with trepidation and need much assistance from professional mausoleum designers. They may understandably struggle to make design decisions because this project is unlike any other. 

However, some may jump into the process full of ideas for custom stained glass windows and decorative engravings. 

The construction of your family mausoleum will begin once you have signed off on the design for the exterior and indoor space. The time you take to make these decisions will affect how long it takes to build the mausoleum.

Who did you choose to hire to construct your family mausoleum?

Once you have chosen a mausoleum entombment, secured a building site, and completed the design process – the rest is up to your construction team. However, don’t rush the process. This is a place that future generations will visit. This building will be a part of your family’s legacy. 

Forever Legacy is the premier builder of private walk-in mausoleums in North America. Here’s how our mausoleum construction process works.

First, the finest American granite is quarried and cut from our own source. Then, master artisans bring the design to life. Next, the finished granite pieces are carefully transported to the mausoleum site. Finally, our expert builders carefully and precisely build the custom mausoleum.

Even if your family’s walk in mausoleum isn’t one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, our workers are meticulous. We only hire expert craftsmen who are well-known in the industry.

Schedule a Consultation with Forever Legacy – The Premier North American Builder of Private Mausoleums

There are alternatives to traditional burial, scattering, and entombment in a public mausoleum. Design and construct a burial space that you will be proud to have your name on for eternity. Request a mausoleum quote from Forever Legacy to begin the construction process. 

How Long Does it Take to Build a Private Family Mausoleum?

• The length of time it takes to build a mausoleum depends on a variety of factors.
• Once you have secured a building site and signed off on the design, the rest of the process is in the hands of the mausoleum construction company.
• Don’t rush the construction process. It takes time to quarry American granite and for artisans to prepare the stones for construction.