Chapel Niches
In the historic Woodlawn Mausoleum there are
three options for the
interment of cremated remains. The chapel has heated floors and
comfortable chairs. This area is comforting and comfortable
year
round. In the Chapel are glass fronted niches and solid bronze
fronted
niches. Urns and personal mementos can be seen through the
glass.
This is a showcase for beautiful sculptural urns. They provide a
very
personal memorial of the deceased. The urn cannot be seen through
the
solid front niches. Names are etched on the front covers.
The Medallion niches , also in the Mausoleum, have marble fronts and bronze memorialization, quite different from the other niches in the chapel. All the niches in the chapel offer space for two urns. However, some of the glass fronted niches are larger and have room for several urns.
The Woodlawn Mausoleum and Chapel were built by the Canada Mausoleum Company. The classic design and expert workmanship stirs the same awe and admiration today as it did when the dedication and opening took place in 1930. The chapel has a beautiful marble interior. The ornamental plaster ceiling has been hand painted in shades of green, gold, pink and gray to emphasize the beauty of the leaves and berries in the design. The Woodlawn Chapel received honorable mention from the Guelph Arts Council Heritage Awards in 1998 for detailed restoration.
The stained glass was designed and assembled by James Blomfield (1872-1951), one of Canada’s top glass artists from 1895 to 1930. There are three large windows in the Mausoleum and four smaller pieces. Full of rich colors and intricate pattern, each is a detailed and beautiful work of art.
The small, intimate chapel is heated in the colder months. The marble walls and soaring ceilings assure any visitor cool comfort in summer. There are armchairs and benches for your convenience as you will want to stay awhile in this beautiful quiet space. The Mausoleum is open to the public weekdays from 8 to 4.