Civil War Embalming
Civil War Embalming
Enter this exhibit and see how Dr. Thomas Holmes conducted embalming on the battlefields of the Civil War. Dr. Holmes helped introduce embalming as a common practice in America. Enter to learn more.

NMFH Heritage Builder
Heritage Builder online info
Become a part of history. The NMFH Heritage Builder created by NMFH and MeM, allows members of the museum to enjoy online heritage preservation and discounts from the museum.

NMFH Gift Shop
NMFH Gift Shop
To help show your support of the Museum please visit our gift shop. New products are being added daily, please check back often to see our latest additions.

Hall of Fame
NMFH Hall of Fame
The NMFH Hall of Fame has been established to honor industry icons who are responsible for contributions that have fundamentally advanced funeral and cemetery profession

NMFH 14th Annual Golf Classic
NMFH Golf Classic
May 19, 2008 will mark the 14th Tee-Off of the National Museum of Funeral History annual Golf Classic. The Golf Classic is our major fund raising activity, allowing the Museum to continue educating the general public about our vast funeral history and heritage. Please click the icon for more information.

Fantasy Coffins
Fantasy Coffins online exhibit
12 coffins hand carved to resemble forms ranging from animals to objects representative of the life of the deceased. Click the icon to enter

1921 RockFalls Motorized Hearse
1921 RockFalls online exhibit
Built in Sterling, Illinois, this carved-panel hearse measures eight feet in height and more than 19 feet in length. The 4500 pound vehicles hand carved body is composed of six types of wood. Click the icon to enter.