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November 24, 2024
Gravestone Symbols

If you have been tasked with arranging a memorial marker for a loved one who has passed away, it can be difficult to decide what symbols best encapsulate the deceased’s...

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Benefits of Using Bronze for Headstones

Headstones have been made from many materials throughout the last several centuries, but bronze prevails as one of the most popular options. Bronze is an alloy that is primarily comprised...

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Benefits of Using Granite for Headstones

Throughout history, headstones have been made of slate, sandstone, marble, and a variety of materials. It wasn’t until 1850 that manufacturers began using granite to make headstones. Granite is a...

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Keeping Memorials Secure

In recent years, the issue of memorial safety and keeping memorials secure has been of great concern to the public. Gravestones can gradually deteriorate over time or even collapse, posing...

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Tombstone Rubbing

Stone rubbing has been a popular practice for centuries, in which you can create an image of surface features from a stone on paper. These recordings can take the form...

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Tips for Choosing a Headstone Inscription

If you face the difficult task of choosing an inscription for your loved one’s headstone or memorial, we can help. With more than 95 years of experience handcrafting quality headstones,...

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Headstone Technology

Headstones have been made from a variety of materials for millennia, but recent advances in technology have made it possible to customize these memorial markers to a high-tech degree. With...

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Difference Between a Funeral and a Wake

When a loved one passes away, you may want to attend one or more formal gatherings. These gatherings allow you and other members of the family to pay last respects...

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History of Funerals

Funeral rites are as old as mankind itself. Every culture and civilization has a unique way of attending to their dead, and many of those traditions have survived to this...

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