WELCOME TO OUR MUSEUM
The National Museum of Funeral History is an educational experience like no other and offers something for everyone. Discover America’s largest collection of authentic, historical funeral service items.
Learn about caskets and coffins, hearses through history, plus the funerals of Presidents, Popes, celebrities and more while you witness the cultural heritage of the funeral service industry and its time-honored tradition of compassion.
HISTORY OF MOURNING PHOTOGRAPHY
The History of Mourning Photography showcase at the museum shines a spotlight on a branch of photography that has long been forgotten.
The Most Famous Burial of All Time:
THE SHROUD OF TURIN
Become an important part of this awe-inspiring exhibit!
The Shroud of Turin is an ancient linen cloth that holds a mysterious image of a scourged and crucified man. It is widely regarded as the most scientifically studied artifact in history, yet no one can explain how the mysterious image was formed.
EXHIBIT OPENS APRIL 27, 2023
Photos courtesy of: Barrie M. Schwortz Collection Stera, Inc.
POST-MORTEM PHOTOGRAPHY
The Post-Mortem Photography showcase at the museum shines a spotlight on a branch of photography that has long been forgotten.
FEATURED EXHIBITS
CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
Sponsor and/or participate in the Charity Golf Classic, held every fall at the prestigious Kingwood Country Club.
VIEW THE EVENTUPCOMING EVENTS
Here are some exciting new events coming up in 2022.
7:00pm – 9:00pm - The Most Famous Burial of All Time: The Shroud of Turin
6823 Cypresswood, Drive Spring, TX 77379www.thecypresscreekcenter.org
10:00am – Noon - The Most Famous Burial of All Time: The Shroud of Turin (Spanish Language Lecture)
2403 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77021
10:00am – 9.00pm - The Most Famous Burial of All Time: The Shroud of Turin
625 Nottingham Oaks TrailHouston, TX 77079
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Elaborate Cremations on the Island of Bali
By Bob Boetticher Sr. Chairman, National Museum of Funeral History
Guiding the Spirit into its next life
Bali, one of the most beautiful and popular tropical islands in Indonesia, stands out in another way — its centuries-old tradition of lavish cremation ceremonies with tall pagoda towers, crafted animal coffins, music, dancing and the smell of burning incense.
The majestic island is home to more than 10,000 temples that many of us have seen only in movies, magazines and travel brochures. A small piece of tropical paradise only 95 miles wide, sitting in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, it is inhabited by Austronesian people who migrated from Taiwan to Southern Asia around 2000 B.C.
The only Hindu-majority area of Indonesia, 87% of the population adheres to Balinese Hinduism. The national language, widely spoken across the country, is Bahasa Indonesia. Its simplicity and popularity make it the most common local language in Bali, while English also is spoken on the island. There are three volcanoes in Bali’s lush mountains including Mount Agung, which rises 9,888 feet above.
MUSEUM SHOP
Often described as one of the Houston’s most unique gift shops, visitors can find a variety of gifts and one-of-a-kind treasures.
HOW TO GET HERE
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The National Museum of Funeral History is located on the North side of Houston off of Interstate 45 and Richey Road, exit 64, about 15 minutes west of Bush Airport (IAH.)
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