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January 2024 by Gregory M.
After Necromance, sadly, closed their brick and mortar shop, there was a brief period in time where their combination of taxidermy and Victoriana was no where to be seen. I'm a big fan of Gold Bug in Pasadena, but they are not quite as "dark" in their aesthetic. Memento Mori, on the other hand, feels like a pretty good replacement. So, what are you going to find here? Well, as you may have guessed from my intro, taxidermy. The classic boars and deer heads preserved as wall ornaments...but also delicate butterflies beautifully arranged under glass domes. While no where near as extensive a collection of preserved animal parts as Necromance, there still is a decent collection, particularly for decor. Memento Mori also lacks the strong mothball smell that permeated the aforementioned store. There is a large collection of silver jewelry incorporating classic taxidermy elements, such as glass eyes. And lots of trinkets for those of a "gothic" aesthetic. They also carry a number of very comfortable tshirts bearing variations of their logo, one of which currently hangs in my closet. Memento Mori also appears to serve as a gothic community center: they always have flyers and posters advertising events such as Endless Night, a vampire-themed ball, or gothic-themed fairs for artisans. So, definitely worth a visit if your aesthetics or predilections lean to the darker side of life.
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December 2023 by Delilah S.
probably one of the most beautiful stores i have ever visited. i decided to treat myself on my birthday to something strange and macabre. parking was easy to find on a weekend morning! i walked in and was immediately called to this raven perching on skulls incense burner. i bought it and it is my favorite burner to use. i also purchased a set of high quality sterling silver sword earrings and they are also my favorite accessory to this day. the taxidermy here is gorgeous. the victorian era wallpaper is to die for. the glass domes everywhere and the framed insects are just perfectly placed. there are items that you wouldn't see everyday and that's exactly what i needed. the staff is very kind and helpful. overall, i loved my visit and will be back for more. remember you must die
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December 2023 by Ethan R.
Came in looking for a unique item for a dear friend, and was assisted by Mark to find it. He was incredibly helpful in helping me navigate the store and its plethora of items on display to find the perfect gift. Thank you Mark!
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November 2023 by vahid yousefi
Super friendly and helpful people. Perfect customer service
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November 2023 by Tracie Thompson
My daughter bought me a beautiful critter under glass and it started to decay and fall apart within one year ?? I have many from many different places and this is the ONLY ONE that ever decayed. It wasn’t inexpensive, rather high priced but it was cheaply sealed and that is just sad.They won’t respond to my daughter to make it right ??
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November 2023 by Jhon C.
This was my 1st visit to Memento Mori, and it won't be my last. This is one amazing shop of gothic artwork, jewelry, novelties and decor. If you are into dark oddities then this is the place to go. The owner was friendly and professional, and we enjoyed conversing the goth LA scene. The decor of Memento Mori is impeccable and morbid...so goth! I LOVE IT!
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November 2023 by Clarence J.
This fascinating small shop is well worth a visit. It's dark, brooding, and creepy, with wares from games to jewelry to large and small decor items and many other categories. A really interesting collection. The staff member when we visited was patient, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, and seemed genuinely interested in the customers. We easily found street parking a block from the store. One random thought: I felt like Memento Mori was somewhat alone on its block, but around the corner started several blocks of shops and restaurants.
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September 2023 by Bethany T.
Super dope spot with artifacts you dont see daily. Real skeleton from animals and people all the way to beautiful artwork people have made. It's a small shop with a lot to see inside.
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September 2023 by Michael Not Mike 805
Very unique items and friendly staff!
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August 2023 by Tyler Peacock
This place was beyond cool. The service is amazing, helpful staff and the store looks great like a mini museum.
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April 2023 by Jake Lopez
I have nothing but praise for this location! I came into them one day while working nearby on a production, and I completely left with tons of great things.
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February 2023 by Adam Paul Levine
Shopping at Memento Mori is like a journey into a world of darkness and beauty. I have been visiting the store for about a year now and have never been disappointed with their selection. From unique artwork to interesting decor and dark novelties, they have something for everyone. Every time I visit the store, I feel like I am discovering something new and exciting. Memento Mori is Los Angeles' most excellent gift store for dark novelties, art and decor is supremely artistic, beautifully curated and always strikingly original.
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February 2023 by Adam Paul L.
Shopping at Memento Mori is like a journey into a world of darkness and beauty. I have been visiting the store for about a year now and have never been disappointed with their selection. From unique artwork to interesting decor and dark novelties, they have something for everyone. Every time I visit the store, I feel like I am discovering something new and exciting. Memento Mori is Los Angeles' most excellent gift store for dark novelties, art and decor is supremely artistic, beautifully curated and always strikingly original.
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January 2023 by Ashley
Coolest decor I’ve ever seen around! Such interesting pieces that I wanted to buy the whole freakin’ store! ??Got a porcupine quill that I’m going to get ink for so that I can write and draw with it! :3Also got a bumper sticker, another set of stickers, and a little rusty key that I put on a necklace that I have. Super cool aesthetic.Totally going back here again!
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January 2023 by Nicole Goff
A very cool little shop. Will be going again. The prices are a bit on the high side in my opinion though.
