NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY
Honoring the compassion and dedication of the funeral services industry by educating the public about the history of funeral customs and preserving related artifacts.
About NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY
The National Museum of Funeral History (NMFH) is a donor-facing, operating 501(c)(3) museum in Houston, Texas dedicated to documenting and interpreting the history, culture, and practices of funeral service worldwide. The museum maintains one of the largest collections of funeral-related artifacts in the United States, presented across multiple permanent exhibits that cover topics from embalming and cremation to presidential and papal funerals. NMFH runs public programming, traveling exhibits, and special events (including an annual charity golf classic and seasonal markets) aimed at education, scholarly research, and community engagement. In recent years the museum has expanded its permanent offerings and visitor services while maintaining steady financial and operating activity. The organization is an active, publicly accessible museum with an established web presence, regular event calendar, and audited tax filings confirming ongoing operations and donor activity.
Notable achievements
Permanent Shroud of Turin Replica Exhibit
Installed a certified replica of the Shroud of Turin as a permanent featured exhibit (added to the museum’s core exhibitions in 2023), increasing visitation interest and media attention.
Historic Hearse Collection & High-profile Artifacts
Maintains an extensive and unique collection of historical hearses and funeral artifacts, including vehicles and items used in notable funerals (presidential and celebrity), which form signature draws for visitors and researchers.
Sustained Financial and Operating Stability
Operates with annual revenues consistently above $1 million in recent filings and net assets in the multi‑millions, enabling continued exhibit development, programming, and stewardship of the collection.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $5.9M
- Annual revenue
- $1.3M
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 76-0383961
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Website
- nmfh.org
- On Mahalo since
- May 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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