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Are you or your family members interested in making an eternal investment? Pre-planning is one of the smartest things you can do when it comes to those end-of-life services. Services no one likes to discuss. Both the costs of burial and cremation continue to rise. Many families are purchasing burial plots well in advance of

Mausoleum Maintenace is no simple task. There are dozens of issues that can impact the safety and security of the structure. Exterior and interior elements can fail and stone can sway. Also, extreme climate conditions can wreak havoc on the surfaces of a mausoleum. Follow these steps to ensure that your loved one’s final resting

Gravestones have changed tremendously over the last several centuries. One trend lives on: personalization of the gravesite. Surviving family members and friends decorate the final resting places of the deceased. They decorate with flowers, relics, and other embellishments. One of the most common forms of personalization in cemeteries is that of headstones and surrounds. Maybe

Losing a loved one can be very difficult. We each mourn in our own ways. As we approach the holiday season, it is especially important to discover ways in which you can celebrate life and preserve the memories we have of friends and loved on this first holiday After Loss. Although the holidays are typically

Headstone Photo Considerations 1. Avoid Cropped Pictures Make sure the picture you choose is the exact image you want to see on the headstone. Parts that have been removed from the image cannot be filled in or fixed. Try to choose a picture of your loved one that’s average size and not pixelated. Keep these thoughts in

Death can be disconcerting to some people, but there is so much beauty to behold behind the gates of the most stunning cemeteries in America. Graveyards aren’t all spooky places. Some cemeteries of historical value are filled with lush greenery and remarkable architecture. Burial grounds such as these serve as monuments to death but also

Comparing Bronze and Granite Headstones Bronze grave markers tend to have removable plates or scrolls attached to the plaques. This is for displaying the name, and dates of birth and death of the deceased.   This feature is particularly useful when opting for a companion gravestone. It is easy to add the details of the death

Decorating Gravestones and Grave-sites Ideas for Decorating a Gravestone and Gravesite What is the most popular method for decorating a tombstone to honor the deceased? Add a wreath, grave blanket, or some other aesthetic floral arrangement on it. You may bring natural or artificial flowers, too. Avoid bringing artificial flowers during the growing season, though.

How to Protect and Preserve a Gravestone Tips for Protecting and Preserving Gravestones   Headstones or gravestones tend to deteriorate over a period of time due to exposure. Exposure to factors like acid rain, wind, and temperature extremes. These conditions lead to damaging effects like discoloration and erosion.   Thus, it is imperative to check