Founded in 1838 on what was then the rural outskirts of Worcester, this historic cemetery is the final resting place of more than 13,000 people, including Revolutionary and Civil War veterans, governors, congressmen, major industrialists, philanthropists and other historical figures from Central Massachusetts.
ROLE
Design/Build
CLIENT
Trustees of Rural Cemetary
PROJECT TYPE
New Build
LOCATION
Worcester, MA
SECTOR
Institutional & Communal
New Crematorium
The Trustees of Rural Cemetery asked RP Masiello to design and build a new crematorium, with office space for staff and comforting spaces for families. This was a challenging project that had to incorporate the latest technologies in a design that harmonized with the historic nature of the property. Great care was taken to protect the landscape and the graves near the construction site.
Custom Craftsmanship by Self-Performing Teams
For the exterior of the building our masons on our self-performing crews reclaimed stone from a period barn in Central Massachusetts and hand cut each piece for the new building. Our master carpenters hand crafted custom millwork to adorn the family spaces.
