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Crematorium Collection

In the 19th century, Albert Keller, a capitalist from Troy in New York State, revolutionized the funeral industry with his innovative creation - the crematorium

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Crematorium in Troy in New York State

Crematorium in Troy in New York State

Background imageCrematorium Collection: 19th Century Albert Keller Capitalism Capitalist

19th Century Albert Keller Capitalism Capitalist
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Background imageCrematorium Collection: Crematorium at Battersea Dogs Home, London (engraving)

Crematorium at Battersea Dogs Home, London (engraving)
3621163 Crematorium at Battersea Dogs Home, London (engraving) by Cooke, Arthur Claude (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crematorium at Battersea Dogs Home, London)

Background imageCrematorium Collection: L Edifice crematoire du Pere-Lachaise, Vue exterieure du monument, facade arriere (engraving)

L Edifice crematoire du Pere-Lachaise, Vue exterieure du monument, facade arriere (engraving)
2787990 L Edifice crematoire du Pere-Lachaise, Vue exterieure du monument, facade arriere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Crematorium, Hagen-Delstern (colour photo)

Crematorium, Hagen-Delstern (colour photo)
3094574 Crematorium, Hagen-Delstern (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crematorium, Hagen-Delstern)

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Avenue du Pere-Lachaise in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, France

Avenue du Pere-Lachaise in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, France. Street view with the entrance to Pere Lachaise
660481 Avenue du Pere-Lachaise in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, France. Street view with the entrance to Pere Lachaise cemetry and the chimneys of the crematorium. Postcard sent in 1913

Background imageCrematorium Collection: The Crematorium at Woking (engraving)

The Crematorium at Woking (engraving)
1046793 The Crematorium at Woking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crematorium at Woking)

Background imageCrematorium Collection: 'Ashes to Ashes', Scheme for Cremation in Gas Retorts (engraving)

"Ashes to Ashes", Scheme for Cremation in Gas Retorts (engraving)
1053446 " Ashes to Ashes", Scheme for Cremation in Gas Retorts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ashes to Ashes")

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Rotherham Crematorium, 20th July 1962. Artist: Michael Walters

Rotherham Crematorium, 20th July 1962. Artist: Michael Walters
Rotherham Crematorium, 20th July 1962. The newly built Crematorium was opened in 1962 but was built on a site which conducted burials since 1953

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Rotherham Crematorium interior, 20th July 1962. Artist: Michael Walters

Rotherham Crematorium interior, 20th July 1962. Artist: Michael Walters
Rotherham Crematorium interior, 20th July 1962. The newly built Crematorium was opened in 1962 but was built on a site which conducted burials since 1953

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Crematorium, Pere la Chaise cemetery, Paris, 1888

Crematorium, Pere la Chaise cemetery, Paris, 1888. Illustration published in March 1888 while the building was under construction

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Keller, Albert (1820-1874). Italian capitalist

Keller, Albert (1820-1874). Italian capitalist
Albert Keller (1820-1874). Italian capitalist. He bequeathed part of his fortune to build the first crematorium in Milan by entering in his will that his own corpse was subjected to cremation

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Pavilion and crematorium

Pavilion and crematorium for Princess Bejaratana royal cremation

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Pavilion and Crematorium for Princess Bejaratana

Pavilion and Crematorium for Princess Bejaratana are Thai antique architecture

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Cremation in Japan. Wood engraving, English, 1890

Cremation in Japan. Wood engraving, English, 1890
JAPAN: CREMATION, 1890. Cremation in Japan. Wood engraving, English, 1890

Background imageCrematorium Collection: Crematorium in the Pere la Chaise cemetery, Paris, France Engraving published March

Crematorium in the Pere la Chaise cemetery, Paris, France Engraving published March 1888 while the building was under construction

Background imageCrematorium Collection: ITALY: CREMATORIUM, 1881. The crematorium at Milan, Italy. Wood engraving, American, 1881

ITALY: CREMATORIUM, 1881. The crematorium at Milan, Italy. Wood engraving, American, 1881


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In the 19th century, Albert Keller, a capitalist from Troy in New York State, revolutionized the funeral industry with his innovative creation - the crematorium. His vision of capitalism extended beyond traditional burial practices and introduced a new era of cremation. Across the Atlantic Ocean, London embraced this concept wholeheartedly. The London Crematorium became a symbol of modernity and progress as it offered an alternative to traditional burials. Meanwhile, in Dresden, another crematorium emerged as a place where death and funerals were transformed through the process of cremation. Crematoriums played significant roles in various historical events. One such occasion was Marc Bolan's funeral, where his life was celebrated amidst the solemnity of a crematory setting. Similarly, King Rama IX was honored with remembrance at a distinguished crematorium. Even animals found solace within these walls. Battersea Dogs Home in London had its own dedicated crematorium for beloved pets who crossed over the rainbow bridge. Engravings captured this poignant moment when furry companions bid their final farewell through cremation. The artistry surrounding these establishments is undeniable; engravings depicted grand exteriors like that of L'Edifice Crematoire du Pere-Lachaise in Paris or showcased detailed scenes inside such as Woking's Crematorium captured in black and white photography. These glimpses into history remind us that while death may be inevitable, our approach to honoring those who have passed continues to evolve. The advent of the crematorium brought forth new possibilities for memorialization - allowing individuals to choose how they wish to be remembered even after their physical departure from this world.