Sunday, January 5, 2014

Tombstone Varieties

By Timothy Tree


There are many details requiring attention when one is making funeral arrangements. Things like burial location, which flowers are desired, casket color and style as well as musical selections are just a few of them. Selecting a Headstone For Grave representation is a very important factor since it will be the individual's life monument.

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.
Grave Headstone


Several factors are likely to have some sort of influence over the range of options one may actually have access to. Before beginning the search for a gravestone, it is recommended that one already know the facility in which the intended is to be buried. This is a wise step because many cemeteries have guidelines regarding the dimensions, materials and styles of markers accepted on their grounds.

While some facilities will only allow markers that lay flush to the ground, making it easier to maintain a neat and peaceful lawn appearance, others allow a bit more freedom of choice. There are many different styles such as bevel and slant monuments that are low profile and have an angled surface for easy reading, standard uprights and obelisks. Each of these has virtually endless variations on their design possibilities.

Gravestones can be made from a number of different materials, each with their own positive points. Some of the more commonly used substances are marble, slate, sandstone and brass. Granite and bronze are the most popular options, however, because of their easy maintenance, attractiveness and durability.

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.

Many people put a lot of time and effort into their selections of headstone for grave marking. It usually means finding a balance between what one finds attractive and what fits both their budget and any restrictions their chosen burial facility may have in place. Most importantly, the final product should be a fine tribute to the life it is meant to represent.




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