As a grave marker will not normally be laid on a grave immediately, do not feel under pressure to rush the process of arranging a marker.
It is, obviously, more important to ensure you end up with a time-preserved, elegant and befitting memorial tribute for generations to come. We are undergoing a major revolution in the funeral industry at present. The rise in cremation is taking the industry by storm, and seriously affecting the funeral industries profits, as cremation presents a more affordable disposition option.
A reduction in burials has a knock-on effect for many other industries aside from the funeral home business. Cemeteries and grave marker companies are faced with challenges as there is a decline in the demand for burial plots and headstones. A full-size memorial marker is no longer required when a family chose to inter a cremation urn in a columbarium or other memorial space. However, there is a growing market for memorial plaques, memorial garden rocks, memorial statues, memorial benches and other memorial paraphernalia that can be sited in tribute to a loved one who has been cremated.
With more people opting for cremation, and either scattering or the interment of a small cremation urn, the size, and variety of grave markers, is likely to completely change. This also presents greater scope for families to purchase memorial markers online. A small plaque or memorial rock may not require installation in the same way that a full-size headstone does, enabling families to buy online and arrange the siting of their marker themselves.
On-site engraving, or on-site inscription, is where a monument dealer will visit the cemetery and conduct any inscriptions to a memorial marker without the need for removing the headstone. This can be a cost-saving way to either add an inscription to a grave marker or even amend an existing epitaph. Unfortunately, many cemeteries are not too pleased that families can now opt to purchase a grave marker elsewhere, and are therefore not always very cooperative when it comes to making amendments or changes to a grave marker that they did not sell in the first place.
If you require changes to the inscription on a headstone, it is probably advisable to consult a local monument company within 50 miles of the cemetery, and find out if they can conduct on-site engraving. We have been asked this question a number of times by families. Some families spend thousands of dollars on a headstone and want to ensure it is in some way covered against any damage, be it accidental or vandalism.
In the Insurance Service Organization made a recommendation that insurance companies should offer this coverage. Damage to a grave marker is more often caused by a cemeteries own ground maintenance than by any malicious activity. If you notice damage to a grave marker you can firstly check with the cemetery and their perpetual care coverage.
If your marker appears to be damaged due to a deterioration of materials, then you can contact your grave marker supplier. The standard size for a grave marker typically depends upon the grave plot.
There are general standard sizes for single, double or infant plots. These sizes are just general standard dimensions, but you should check with your cemetery what regulations they have about memorial markers before purchasing a grave marker.
Yes, I believe so. Some people even choose to have a partner headstone done for husband and wife and have both names printed on it when it is installed for the first death.
They just leave the dates off and add these later! For years we maintained a number of government contracts inscribing markers for our US Veterans in 13 of our National Cemeteries. We continued using this standard depth on the markers that we sell to the public. Hunter Collins [Affordable Markers]. If you have any questions about our selection or would like more information, contact us today. At Legacy Headstones it is our goal to provide you with the tools you need in order to create the perfect headstones for graves that honor your loved one.
Creation and design of headstones may have changed over the years but one thing has not, our family tradition. We are proud to have our two sons Shane and Dustyn to carry on the craft of providing people with quality headstones at affordable prices. We understand that it is always hard to lose a loved one, and we hope that Legacy Headstones can make choosing the right memorial as easy as possible. Our free memorial designer is easy to use and helps to ensure they you are able to create the perfect headstone for the departed.
It really is simple, just choose the style of headstone you wish to customize, then use the designer to add anything you wish such as a family name, favorite quote, or even an image. Monument Legacy Headstones. Headstones Typically made of granite and marble, headstones are the most common type of grave marker used for a gravesite.
Memorials vs. Monuments What's the difference between monuments and memorials? Memorials A memorial is an object or structure that is designed to remind people of a person who has passed away. Monuments Often the same shape as headstones, monuments come in a variety of shapes and sizes like lions, large obelisks and tall and skinny spindles.
Start Designing a Custom Headstone. This is also an excellent option for anyone who is looking to save money and doesn't have the financial assets to build a large monument or for the deceased individual who just doesn't want anything large constructed over their grave cite.
Urn If your loved one wanted cremation as their finale wishes, the urn is the desired method for holding onto the ashes. Whether you want to spread the ashes in another location or save it as a memorial or your loved one, the urn is an ornate decorate piece to keep the ashes safe.
Of course, there are many different designs of urns, and it is possible to have something that best fits the personality of the individual and their desires. Selecting the prefect memorial to represent the life of a life one is a decision you shouldn't take lightly, and we urge that you take the time to determine what is best for your loved one's wishes Do not be pressured into buying until you are ready and able.
The last thing you want to do is regret the decision you've made. By: Ryan Durkin. What is a Burial Plan? Do Veterans Get Buried for Free? How Much Does Cremation Cost? Remembrance Quotes Guide. How Can We Help You? Return to Top. Headstones and Grave Markers - Two Unique Types of Burial Monuments Burial monuments are customizable grave markers that memorialize you or your loved one.
Most people typically think of a tombstone, but there are in fact many different types of burial monuments and gravestones. There are two main types of burial monuments: A flat grave marker and a raised headstone. While there are many different, specific types of gravestones, these are three of the most general styles of gravestones:. Upright Headstones The stone form of a tombstone "the term is used synonymously with gravestone and tombstone" burial monument is typically what we imagine when envisioning a cemetery resting place.
The messaging typically inscribed on a burial monument includes: Name of the deceased Words of loving identification such as father, daughter, sibling, friend Date of birth and death Philosophical or religious sayings. Slanted Headstones A variation on the upright headstone, but with the front of the headstone featuring a dramatic slant.
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