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November 24, 2024Gravestone 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...