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Museum of Funeral Customs


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Museum of Funeral Customs The Museum of Funeral Customs is one of only two in the United States that shows the history of the American Funeral Service and mourning practices from circa 1840 to the present.


Admission: Adult: $3.00. Seniors (62+): $2.00. Students (6 to 17): $1.50. Children (5 and under): Free
Hours: T-S: 10am-4pm Su: 1pm-4pm. Closed major holidays.
Address: 1440 Monument Ave.
Phone: 217-544-3480
Our Email: funeralmuseum@ifda.org
Our Website:www.FuneralMuseum.org
Wheelchair Accessible Facility

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