This exhibit reveals the artistry of headstone carvings and mourning parlor décor as well as undertaker’s ledgers, burial plot invoices, and historic photos showing the funeral practices observed amongst Mendocino’s diverse cultures.
“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.”
The Kelley House Museum invites you to explore one of life’s certainties—death—through a new exhibit on funeral customs followed throughout Mendocino’s history. Far from an exploration of the macabre, the exhibit reveals the artistry of headstone carvings and mourning parlor décor. Marvel at the business side of burial, as seen in undertaker’s ledgers and burial plot invoices. Historic photos showing the funeral practices observed amongst Mendocino’s diverse cultures, include one of a Taoist altar and another of Pomo baskets used for the deceased.
museum entrance is free, suggested donation $5
2022/10/01 - 2022/11/28
Kelley House Museum
45007 Albion Street, Mendocino, CA 95460