Headstones and Grave Markers

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 sites of contemplation and appreciation of life. Whether to go bird watching, history hunting, or tomb touring, there are plenty of pretty graveyards to see right here in the United States. Legacy Headstones rounded up the top ten scenic cemeteries in America to help you plan your next grave adventure.

When a person nears the end of his or her life, each passing day may be consumed by confusion, sorrow, denial, and even acceptance. Death is an inevitable fact of life. Although we may be surrounded by loved ones and close friends, death can also be a lonely process. However, there are countless end-of-life resources that are available to those in the final stages of life. In this guide, we review some of the most common end-of-life resources available to you and how to find them, so you can save time while preparing yourself or a loved one for the final stage of this adventure we call life.

Gravestones have changed tremendously over the last several centuries, but one trend lives on: personalization of the grave site. Surviving family members and close friends decorate the final resting places of the deceased with flowers, relics, and other embellishments. One of the most common forms of personalization in cemeteries is that of headstones and surrounds. If you aren’t familiar with headstone surrounds or are interested in purchasing one for a loved one, this guide will explain how they are built and what options are available to you.

Maintaining a mausoleum is no simple task because there are dozens of issues that can impact the safety and security of the structure. Exterior and interior elements can fail, stone can sway, and extreme climate conditions can wreak havoc on the surfaces of a mausoleum. In this article, we review mausoleum maintenance and the steps you can take to ensure that your loved one’s final resting place is as secure and safe as possible.

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 that no one likes to discuss. While both the costs of burial and cremation continue to rise, many families are purchasing burial plots well in advance of death or any burial need. These preemptive purchases are made for many reasons, but the hope of keeping a family together is one that is too attractive to waste. In this article, we explain how to plan companion headstones or family plots so that you can make the most of your final resting place. With this information, you can proceed with confidence and make the best decision for you and your spouse or family.