A world accustomed to people spending millions of dollars on their residences is now seeing the same amounts spent on final resting places. For families considering Baltimore custom monuments, this trend shows how far personalization and architectural design can be taken. A Wall Street Journal article, linked below, highlights the extravagant nature of these everlasting memorials and the lengths owners are going to customize every last detail.
As mentioned in one of our earlier posts, mausoleums provide a dignified and private way to memorialize loved ones forever while keeping family members close even after passing. Every structure is custom-built to meet the purchasing family’s specific needs, and modern design and architectural features are now being incorporated into what were traditionally styled mausoleum buildings.
While bronze doors, stained-glass windows, premium granite colors, and detailed memorial engraving are traditionally considered luxurious additions, some families are taking their designs as far as including chandeliers, rugs, and even hot tubs. Take a look at the WSJ article below for more details:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323477604578654084003664860.html