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National Museum of Funeral History, Houston, TX

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National Museum of Funeral History

A Houston museum of funeral customs, with historic hearses, caskets, and artifacts tied to famous funerals.

415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, TX · Houston, TX

About National Museum of Funeral History

Located on Houston's north side near Interstate 45, this museum presents historical funeral service items, including carriages, hearses, caskets, and coffins. Visitors can also see objects connected to presidential and celebrity funerals, along with displays on embalming and cremation. Its permanent displays include a replica of the Shroud of Turin, added in 2023. Visitors often report spending two to four hours there.

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