National Museum of Funeral History

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Day of the Dead
Explore the colorful and religious traditions of an ancient celebration known as the Day of the Dead, where the dead return to visit the living.

Celebrating the Lives and Deaths of the Popes
Celebrating the Lives and Deaths of the Popes is unlike any other exhibit in the world. Enter to explore the first and only Papal exhibit outside the Vatican and experience the funeral and burial rituals celebrated for Popes for more than 2,000 years.

		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.			1900's Casket Factory 1900's Casket Factory Experience the skill and workmanship of 100 years ago as you enter an authentically recreated Casket Factory set in the early 1900's. Witness how it was done before modern machines entered the industry.

		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 15th Annual Golf Classic NMFH Golf Classic May 18, 2009 will mark the 15th 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. View Brochure - Acrobat required			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.

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