Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Cemetery Head Stone Varieties

By Timothy Tree


Funerals require quite a bit of planning because there are so many details that need attention. One must decide on flower arrangements, musical selections, speakers, casket design and of course, where to be buried. Another important matter to handle is finding a fitting Headstone For Grave site marking that is both beautiful and representative of the one whose name it will bear.

A gravestone is a lasting reminder of a person's life and it should be something they would admire and appreciate. They come in many sizes, shapes, designs and styles that make finding a pleasing combination fairly easy. Certain materials even make it possible to step outside the standard color choices of natural gray tones.

There are many things that will have an influence over what options will be available. Before one even begins to look at designs for a monument, it is highly advisable to know in which cemetery they are to be interred. The reason for this is that a lot of burial facilities place restrictions on the types of markers that are permitted.

Because it is easier to maintain a well manicured lawn and peaceful landscape, some cemeteries require that all markers be under a certain height, yet other facilities have little to no restrictions. Some styles available are beveled or slanted stones which are unobtrusive and have an angled, easy to read surface, traditional upright stones and obelisks. Each basic type has hundreds of design variations to help make it more personal.

There are several materials that are great to use in these monuments. Substances such as brass, sandstone, slate and marble each make beautiful creations. A vast majority of markers tend to be constructed from bronze and granite because these two are known for their incredible durability against all types of weather conditions as well as their low maintenance and attractiveness.

The ways in which a design may be personalized are quite numerous and varied. Adding a touching sentiment, religious verse or perhaps a poem or saying that meant a lot to the individual, is a wonderful way to represent them forever. Special features like vases, seating, planters, statues, picture frames, decals and etchings can make the monument even or beautiful.

Selecting just the right headstone for grave placement means finding the right combination of options. Many things such as budget, preferences, regulations and restrictions imposed by the burial facility will all need to be considered. The main priority should be that it be a proper tribute to the one it is to represent.




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