Headstones & Memorials : Buying Considerations
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Memorials and headstones are available in many different materials, colors and sizes and choosing between them can be confusing and tiring.
You should start with the color. What was your loved ones favorite color? Granite headstones come in nearly every color, so you are not restricted to choosing from black, gray and white. The majority of cemeteries permit various colors of headstones and memorials, unfortunately churchyards are stricter. Your cemetery or churchyard should be able to provide you with a copy of the rules and regulations.
Once you have chosen your color, think about what you want the headstone or memorial to say. The inscription should give the name, date of birth and date of death of the deceased, but the rest of the epitaph is free for you to add your messages of love or favorite sayings.
The majority of headstones and memorials come in set sizes. Bigger is not necessarily mean better; a smaller, better quality one can be equally as nice. Churchyards will only allow headstones or memorials under a certain height, whereas most cemeteries will allow them to be any size. You might want to personalize it with a design too. Many different designs are available to be laser etched or sandblasted on to it. These can range from simple flower headers and crosses to a portrait of your loved one, or engravings of their favorite pastime or pet.
If you want ideas, then look on the Internet, as there are plenty of websites that have online catalogs of headstones and memorials. You can also take a walk around a churchyard or cemetery near where you live to see which styles look most appropriate. As with everything in life, prices will vary and are normally negotiable, so be sure to enquire about discounts and be prepared to shop around. Once your order has been placed, you can expect the memorial or headstone to be ready within a month.
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At 'Granite Memorials' we pride ourselves in providing stunning timeless memorials that our clients are delighted with.
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