Houston Attractions
Funeral History Museum Papal exhibit © favouritethings
National Museum of Funeral History
At Barren Springs near Houston’s International Airport is
the unusual private museum run by a major funeral company in the
United States, dedicated to funeral memorabilia. Customs, rituals
and traditions associated with burial from ancient Egypt to the
present day are covered in this interesting institution. Highlights
of the collection are restored horse-drawn and vintage automobile
hearses, and a unique 1916 Packard funeral bus. The museum also
features a gallery devoted to the funerals of the famous,
containing memorabilia from the funerals of Elvis Presley, John F.
Kennedy and Rudolph Valentino.
Address: 415 Barren Springs Drive;
E-mail: info@nmfh.org;
Website: www.nmfh.org;
Telephone: (281) 876 3063;
Opening time: Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 4pm;
Admission: $10 (adults), $7 (children)
