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History: Portland Memorial Funeral Home and Mausoleum began as Portland Cremation Association in 1901, a venture of local businessmen who formed the Northwest's first cremation association. The cornerstone was placed in the still-existing Sunset Chapel building on February 5, 1901. The first buildings constructed included the Chapel, Crematory and niches in the Rose Room. Construction continued on niche rooms underneath the Chapel, each named after flowers. In 1910, the newly renamed Portland Memorial began offering vaults, giving rise to a 70 year mausoleum construction project. In 1980, construction on the existing building was completed. The most recent vault wing was opened in the 1990's and the newest niche banks were opened in 2003. Corridors were named for U.S. Presidents (eg. Jefferson, Washington) and sanctuary areas had religious themes (eg. Reverence, Peace). At its height, Portland Memorial Mausoleum is 8 stories; the property covers two and a half city blocks. The facility is located at:
6705 SE 14th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
Crypt Details: Location: Harding Mezzanine F, Tier 7, Vault 2
According to facility staff, this crypt can hold a casket and an urn, or two urns with no casket. An additional urn may also be a possibility. For questions about the facility and what can be accommodated, call Portland Memorial at: (503) 236-4141.
Costs: The retail price of a similar crypt is $4,600. The family is offering this space for the reduced price of $3,500 in a private sale, with payment in cash or by certified check at the time of transfer.
Purchaser will incur the following additional expenses when the crypt is used:
Opening and closing: $1295
Administrative fee: $ 95
Lettering-engraved: $ 950
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