When we lose a loved one, the grief is often ongoing. Whatever their final wishes, their remains will have a final resting place. Putting up a marker in the cemetery or on the wall of remembrance is a way of dealing with the pain of their loss. Cemetery monuments are personal and made to order and can be as elaborate or as simple as desired.
Some people choose to keep the gravestones or markers simple and might select a carved wooden cross, which is organic but not long lasting. Others might opt for a stone such as granite or marble which will then be carved and polished. There is also a metal choice, usually bronze, but this is rather costly.
The particular wishes of the family or of the person who has passed will dictate the style of the tombstone. You may wish to have a simple, elegant design of only the person's particulars, or add in an engraved dedication or message. You could also choose something more extravagant and elaborate. Perhaps the marker in question is for a family crypt and will be large out of the need to include multiple names and dates.
Historically, the larger and more elaborate the tombstone, the more important and wealthy the deceased was. Think of the enormous bronze and granite monuments that remain standing in cemeteries around the world. If you go in less affluent countries you will find that the common man is simply marked by the erection of a wooden cross or other crude marker.
Inscriptions on a headstone are selected by either the deceased before they passed, or by the loved ones that do the final arrangements. Some are as simple as the name of the deceased, with his date of birth and the date of his death. Others are more detailed, with either a quote or excerpt from a poem as well. This too is the choice of those involved in the process and if you select a sombre poem or humorous quote, it is entirely up to you.
A large influence for choosing a headstone or memorial will come from your spiritual or religious convictions. A symbol that holds significance to your family and is a prominent feature of your beliefs is a way of upholding those views and will paint a picture for those who didn't know the deceased. This is also a personal choice and one to be made by those closest to the deceased.
Many people opt to personalize the grave marker even further by including a picture of the deceased or by adding a personal memento that was meaningful or held importance to the one who has passed. Adding angels to protect a young child who has passed away is quite normal and aids the family in dealing with the pain of their loss.
Most suppliers recognize that the process of selecting cemetery monuments is a deeply personal and emotional one and will allow you to do it with little or no pressure from their sales staff. Some companies offer you the option of pre-planning your memorial and will allow you enter a payment plan. The benefit of doing this is that you take the initiative and are able to select exactly what you want, as well as taking this difficult task away from your loved ones when you pass.
Some people choose to keep the gravestones or markers simple and might select a carved wooden cross, which is organic but not long lasting. Others might opt for a stone such as granite or marble which will then be carved and polished. There is also a metal choice, usually bronze, but this is rather costly.
The particular wishes of the family or of the person who has passed will dictate the style of the tombstone. You may wish to have a simple, elegant design of only the person's particulars, or add in an engraved dedication or message. You could also choose something more extravagant and elaborate. Perhaps the marker in question is for a family crypt and will be large out of the need to include multiple names and dates.
Historically, the larger and more elaborate the tombstone, the more important and wealthy the deceased was. Think of the enormous bronze and granite monuments that remain standing in cemeteries around the world. If you go in less affluent countries you will find that the common man is simply marked by the erection of a wooden cross or other crude marker.
Inscriptions on a headstone are selected by either the deceased before they passed, or by the loved ones that do the final arrangements. Some are as simple as the name of the deceased, with his date of birth and the date of his death. Others are more detailed, with either a quote or excerpt from a poem as well. This too is the choice of those involved in the process and if you select a sombre poem or humorous quote, it is entirely up to you.
A large influence for choosing a headstone or memorial will come from your spiritual or religious convictions. A symbol that holds significance to your family and is a prominent feature of your beliefs is a way of upholding those views and will paint a picture for those who didn't know the deceased. This is also a personal choice and one to be made by those closest to the deceased.
Many people opt to personalize the grave marker even further by including a picture of the deceased or by adding a personal memento that was meaningful or held importance to the one who has passed. Adding angels to protect a young child who has passed away is quite normal and aids the family in dealing with the pain of their loss.
Most suppliers recognize that the process of selecting cemetery monuments is a deeply personal and emotional one and will allow you to do it with little or no pressure from their sales staff. Some companies offer you the option of pre-planning your memorial and will allow you enter a payment plan. The benefit of doing this is that you take the initiative and are able to select exactly what you want, as well as taking this difficult task away from your loved ones when you pass.
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