Whether it’s a new plaque, inscription or a laser-etched photo, our team often gets questions about adding to existing headstones or markers. The answer is yes, as long as it’s allowed by the cemetery. In fact, our experts can add pretty much anything our customers ask for. Continue reading to learn more about adding a plaque to a headstone. What’s needed to make an addition? We need some help from our customers before we get started. The first bit of information is who designed the original marker. This helps us ensure that your request can be accommodated. If we’re the... View Article
Calling a memorial company to plan a headstone for yourself or a loved one isn’t an easy thing to do. It’s also something that people typically don’t have to do very many times—if ever—throughout their lives. For those reasons, our initial phone calls with customers can be difficult. To make the process easier, we put together this guide to let you know a few of the things we’ll discuss when you call to speak about crafting a headstone: Cemetery restrictions: The first thing your headstone company will want to know is if there are any cemetery restrictions for markers. Some... View Article
People wanting to properly honor their deceased loved one often take the time to clean their headstone. However, using the wrong cleaning materials could cause major damage to your loved one’s headstone. That’s why it’s important to stay aware of proper cleaning techniques and materials to use on gravesites. Read on if you’re interested in learning more about the process of restoring the headstone of one of your loved ones. The importance of cleaning a headstone While it isn’t always necessary, some people like to keep their loved one’s headstone looking pristine by cleaning it from time to time. Rain... View Article
When a loved one dies, there are many decisions to be made. One of those is how to best memorialize them on a headstone. You can choose from many options, including text with a name and dates of birth and death or text with this information as well as a quote or phrase. You may also want to include an engraving as a headstone image. Thanks to modern technology, we now have more photos than ever of our loved ones, be they on our smartphones, our digital cameras or printed on glossy photo paper from film. Not all photos will... View Article
Deciding how to honor the legacy and memory of a loved one who has passed away can be a big decision to make during a difficult time. The seemingly endless options for grave markers can be overwhelming, so let’s examine why people put stones on graves. Purpose of a grave marker A grave marker identifies the person who is buried in a specific graveyard plot. Even though there are several types of grave markers, they all usually include details about the deceased, such as their name, birth and death dates. Grave markers may also provide more information about the person’s... View Article