Mortuary Chapel Collection

Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Napoleon III at Chislehurst (engraving)
1058304 Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Napoleon III at Chislehurst (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mausoleum and Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Assheton Smith, Esquire, at Tedworth, Wilts (engraving)
1619540 Mausoleum and Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Assheton Smith, Esquire, at Tedworth, Wilts (engraving) by English School

Her Court was Pure; Her Life Serene; God gave her Peace (engraving)
1593911 Her Court was Pure; Her Life Serene; God gave her Peace (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Inauguration of the Mortuary Chapel at Solferino, Colonel de la Haye presenting the Insignia... (engraving)
2773767 Inauguration of the Mortuary Chapel at Solferino, Colonel de la Haye presenting the Insignia... (engraving) by English School

Metropolitan Cemeteries (engraving)
1594359 Metropolitan Cemeteries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metropolitan Cemeteries. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 24 October 1846)

Mr Peabodys Remains in the Mortuary Chapel on Board the Monarch (engraving)
1104419 Mr Peabodys Remains in the Mortuary Chapel on Board the Monarch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mortuary Chapel on Board the "Monarch"(engraving)
1056945 The Mortuary Chapel on Board the " Monarch" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mortuary Chapel on Board the " Monarch")

The Late Prince Imperial, Mortuary Chapel at St Marys Roman Catholic Church, Chiselhurst (engraving)
1099656 The Late Prince Imperial, Mortuary Chapel at St Marys Roman Catholic Church, Chiselhurst (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Prince Imperial)

The Mortuary Chapel and New Church, Woburn, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Mortuary Chapel and New Church, Woburn, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

The Cinerary Casket of G. F. Watts, R. A. Compton Mortuary Chapel, Thursday, 7 July, 1904, c1904
The Cinerary Casket of G. F. Watts, R.A. Compton Mortuary Chapel, Thursday, 7 July, 1904, c1904. George Frederic Watts (1817-1904). From The Studio Volume 32

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The Mortuary Chapel: A Testament to History and Remembrance Step into the world of mortuary chapels, where history intertwines with memories and legacies are immortalized. From the grandeur of Chislehurst's Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Napoleon III to the serene Mausoleum at Tedworth dedicated to Assheton Smith, these engravings capture moments frozen in time. Inscribed with poignant words like "Her Court was Pure; Her Life Serene; God gave her Peace, " we glimpse into the lives of those who found solace within these hallowed walls. The inauguration of Solferino's Mortuary Chapel is marked by Colonel de la Haye presenting insignia, a symbol of honor amidst grief. The funerals depicted here evoke both solemnity and reverence. The Funeral of Napoleon III and the Late Prince Louis Napoleon showcase scenes that pay homage to their illustrious lives. Metropolitan Cemeteries stand as a testament to collective remembrance, where countless souls find eternal rest. Even on board ships like Monarch, mortuary chapels become vessels for farewell. Mr Peabody's remains find solace within its walls while The Mortuary Chapel on Board the "Monarch" becomes a sanctuary for final goodbyes. Religion plays an integral role in commemoration as seen in St Mary's Roman Catholic Church's Mortuary Chapel honoring the Late Prince Imperial. Meanwhile, Woburn's Mortuary Chapel stands alongside a new church, preserving tradition while embracing progress. One engraving transports us back to 1904 when G. F Watts' Cinerary Casket finds its place within Compton Mortuary Chapel. This artistic tribute captures not only his legacy but also reflects Winifred Cooper’s talent as an artist. These mortuary chapels serve as more than mere resting places; they embody stories etched onto stone and engraved upon our hearts.