Last updated: 10/24/2012
415 Barren Springs DriveHouston, TX 77090
Monday - Friday
10 AM - 4 PM
Group Rates are Available:Minimum of 25 guests required. $8.00 per person.
Adults: $10
Seniors: $9
Veterans: $9
Children (3 - 12): $4
Children under 3: Free
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Genevieve G. Keeney
phone: 281-876-3063
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The National Museum of Funeral History houses the country's only collection of funeral service artifacts and features renowned exhibits on one of man's oldest cultural customs. Come discover the mourning rituals of ancient civilizations, see up-close the authentic items used in the funerals of U.S. presidents and popes, and explore the rich heritage of the industry which cares for the dead.
Today, the Museum continues in its mission to enlighten visitors on one of man's oldest cultural rituals and celebrate the rich history of funeral service.
The National Museum of Funeral History was founded in 1992 by Mr. Robert L. Waltrip, who spent 25 years dreaming of an institution which would educate the public and preserve the heritage of death care. With over 35,500 sq. ft. of exhibition space, the Museum has since grown to become the largest educational center on funerary customs in the United States and perhaps the world.
In 2005, the Museum began collaborating with the Vatican for what would become its hallmark exhibit, Celebrating the Lives and Deaths of the Popes. A collection of authentic items were acquired for display, including the Popemobile used by Pope John Paul II in 1982, original uniforms worn by The Swiss Guard (responsible for the Pope's personal security) and vestments from the tailor shop in Rome which has clothed the last seven Popes. A 10,500 sq. ft. expansion was carried out to accommodate the exhibit, which included premium sound and lighting, three-dimensional scenes and audio/visual multi-media presentations providing visitors with a true sense of attending a Pope's funeral. The exhibit was opened to the public in 2008.
Our permanent exhibits include:
Celebrating the Lives and Deaths of the Popes
Day of the Dead
The History of Embalming
19th Century Mourning Customs
Presidential Funerals
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Reflections on the Wall
Coffins and Caskets of the Past
Historical Hearses
Fantasy Coffins of Ghana, Africa
Japanese Funerals
Our newest exhibit, "Thanks for the Memories"
The National Museum of Funeral History offers school and group tours. We have future plans for lecture series and a docent program is in the planning stages.
Auditoriums
Lecture Halls
Performance Areas
The National Museum of Funeral History publishes a monthly e-newsletter which is available to anyone upon request. Please feel free to request a copy at info@nmfh.org.
The National Museum of Funeral History has a large inventory of unique funeral and death-related items in our gift shop, including scholarly publications. All items are available online as well.
We offer tours for groups of all sizes. Please provide 48 hours notice for a guided tour.
Our facility has a 130+ seat auditorium, meeting rooms, conference rooms, and small catering kitchen. We welcome groups up to 300 for conferences, meetings, and seminars.
Our facility provides a pleasant, unique, and non-religious location to hold your memorial service. You may conduct your service in whatever way you find fits the life of your loved one.
Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
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