Blog posts - Headstones & Gravesites
Types and Styles of Gorgeous Mausoleums
Mausoleums may sound outdated; however, they are still a prevalent choice for private family burials. Many different types and styles of mausoleums are available today, and we'd like to explore...
Headstone Rubbing can Preserve History
Headstone rubbing is an ancient tradition used by family historians and researchers to preserve marker inscriptions. This is the process through which a piece of paper and writing implement is...
Headstones for Pets
Pet owners of all types know that our pets are a part of the family. Dogs, cats, horses, hamsters, and everything in between serve as integral members of the family...
The Importance of Headstones
The original purpose of headstones, after their invention in the distant past, was simply to mark the grave of a deceased person. This usage has become more complex as headstones...
The Reason Why Granite is the Best Headstone Material
It may not be a subject many of us consider when we are preparing for the end of life to help our families or when families are facing the unexpected....
Laser Engraved Headstones: The Technology Behind Stunning Art
Decades ago, all memorials and headstones of our loved ones were created by hand. A memorial artist utilized their hands, hammer, and chisel to form the words and images that...
Headstones and Surrounds
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...
Understanding Footstone Grave Markers
Understanding Footstone Grave Markers Dating back to 3,000 B.C., we have used gravestones, tombstones, and headstones to mark the head of the burial place of a deceased loved one. In...
Graveyard Security
When a loved one passes away, the days that follow can be busy and emotional for all the family members and friends involved. Challenging times like these can make it...