Wilhelm's Portland Mausoleum
6705 SE 14th Ave, Portland, OR, 97202
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Oregon
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“We recently went here to respect the loved ones and appreciate the architecture. We had been there about 15 times to appreciate the building and the memories of people. We went there yesterday and they no longer let people visit they are closed off to the public. What a shame to have a beautiful place like this and you can never experience the beauty within and appreciate the people that have died before you and learn about them. These are some of the photos in the past few years...”
— Elbert Pruett
“Only open to the public on Memorial Day, this mausoleum is MASSIVE! In 1901 this was the first and is now the oldest crematorium west of the Mississippi. Trust me when I say, there are parts of this place that look to be every bit of those 122 years old. Those dark rooms with only a squint of light peering in from a dirty vine covered window, crumbling facades, peeling paint, dusty window sills, and damp floors made me feel a bit uneasy and a little sad. But mostly, I was in awe that a place like this exists. It can be easy to get lost in the never ending hallways within the 8 stories of this building… most of which are built into the hillside above a swamp. (It’s estimated there are over 5 miles of halls!) If you’ve never been, I highly recommend you add a reminder to your calendar for next year. ⚱️⚰️🪦💀 #death #mausoleum #wilhelmsportlandmemorial #wilhelmportlandmemorialfuneralhome #decay”
— Lesa Monster
“We were extremely pleased with our visit on Memorial day. Very welcoming set up with maps enabling us to find our lived one, cookies and refreshments set out in a very nice arrangement that added to our experience. Thankful our loved one is in such an amazing place.”
— Michelle J
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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