Museum of Funeral Customs

1440 Monument Avenue  . Springfield, Illinois 62702 Phone: 217-544-3480  . Fax: 217-544-3484

The Museum of Funeral Customs provides the public with a deeper understanding of the history of American funeral and mourning customs, funerary art and practice; fosters an appreciation of history within the funeral profession; and encourages further study on the subject.

The Museum of Funeral Customs is a place to learn about funeral service and its history. Its collection includes rare objects such as life-size replicas of a Victorian funeral parlor and a 1920's embalming room, a model of the Abraham Lincoln train procession and displays of funerary items from various time periods. The Museum, which is operated by the IFDA is open to the public. Learn more on the Museum's website