Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Making A Proper Gravestone And Memorial

By Landy Walson


If family members are looking to commandeer a stone memorial for a lovely friend who has recently passed away, they will want to select a marker with the appropriate texture and style. As long as the stone holds up through the years ahead, the loved one should be properly honored. Individuals can ask for professional advice if they need help.

When choosing a stone, most men and women will want to strongly consider granite. The rock can be pink, white, brown, or black. In fact, the crystals themselves can be interwoven into a number of different textures. Granite is also a very hard igneous rock, which means it will remain in place for years without falling apart.

If people do not take a liking to granite, they might instead try marble. This particular rock, which is derived from limestone, offers pretty swirls. In fact, marble is often used in large mansions and ballroom floors. Because marble is a metamorphic rock, it is just as durable as granite. Marble can come in many different colors. Professional carvers will be able to provide more details.

Once the funeral ceremony is over, the final resting place will be the focal point. A nice headstone can be placed near the burial plot so that the entire location exudes peace and spirituality. Most headstones will have nicely carved messages that have been written by loved ones. Smaller stones will be hard to write for, so individuals should be very careful with what they choose.

Some individuals will have more money than others. If the family is looking to pay for a very large headstone that will tower over the rest of the cemetery, they will need to get their finances in order. With various relatives chipping in, the process should be affordable for all. The most elegant stones, of course, may very well be on the smaller side.

The shape of the headstone should be considered well ahead of time. Although many people will want a style that reflects their religious beliefs, others will be happy with anything that will stand the test of time. For the devoutly religious, a few choice quotes from their holy book of choice will usually work well.

In the end, people will want to look at several different styles and textures before they settle on a particular Stone Memorial. Having chosen something that honors the life that has recently passed, all relatives should be pleased with the results. The ceremony itself can then be planned in detail and the invitations sent off to the solemn guests.




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