Discovering History:

My father and I paid a visit to the National Museum of Funeral History. Despite the dismal impression associated with the name of this museum, it was actually an immensely enjoyable place to visit. My dad and I spent about 3 hours there and we had a lot of fun. I highly suggest this museum to all! For a small idea of what you can expect if you were to visit this museum following is a quick overview of the exhibits this museum has to offer. 

The Hall of Hearses:

                This cart was used for early railroad transportation of coffins . 

The Presidential Hearse...

This is the actual hearse that carried Princess Grace Kelly's body!!!!

                                               

                               
                              
                                                The History of Embalming:

 This is a look at a 19th century embalming room. 

                                                           Interesting Caskets: 
                                            

 Snow White's casket. 

Ever wondered about the origin of calling someone a "basket case?"  Well here it is! The original basket case! During the Civil War soldiers with amputated legs were carried around in baskets and called "basket cases." Additionally those deceased were carried from their place of death in wicker baskets such as this one. Maybe  now you'll think twice before you label someone a "basket case"

Here is a set of funky caskets designed by a special artist. These caskets just show how much things have changed throughout the history of funerals. 

The Pope 

This special exhibit was dedicated to the Pope. It contained amazingly elaborate sets! I felt like I was walking through a monastery with the winding halls and haunting choral music throughout the exhibit. I also learned a lot about the pope that I had never before considered. 

                                    Random Fun Finds ^-^:

Creepy....

                                                          

The END.