September 2, 2021
Memorials and headstones were originally used to mark a place where a person was buried. However, over the years it has become a way for grieving families to obtain closure.
Memorials and headstones help families who have lost a loved one through the difficult transition period by providing them with a tangible link between the past, the present, and the future.
They help families and friends of the deceased acknowledge the death of a loved one and provide them a place where they can go, look back at the memories of the person and the moments they spent with them. It’s a final gesture of love that concludes their journey together.
Here are some of the reasons why a headstone or a memorial is always beneficial.
A monument conveys the feeling of love for the person that has passed on. Oftentimes, monuments have symbols of love etched onto them such as hearts, flowers, angels, and other things that portray the love for the individual.
It also tells the story of the deceased. Future generations come and visit the monument to learn about who their family member was. A monument can show what the person enjoyed, who they were and the type of life they lived. It is a way of keeping their story alive for other people to share and a way to be remembered.
Even after a person leaves this world, they need a tool of identification to set them apart from the other people buried at the cemetery. Whether it is for family members, friends, or for society, memorials and headstones help people identify the deceased.
It helps passersby identify who the grave belongs to and gives a glimpse of who the person was. A headstone or a memorial says a lot about the person. For a better depiction of your loved one, you can also create a custom monument or headstone for them with the help of a reputable memorial company.
You can even have custom images put on the monument. They can be scanned in high resolution and etched/lasered onto an upright monument.
All cemeteries have different rules regarding headstones and memorials. Hence, before buying a headstone or designing one, there are a few things you should consider.
There are four types of graves:
Every cemetery has different marker requirements. Some cemeteries allow you to use granite or bronze while others don’t. You also have to decide what kind of base you will use for the marker.
Depending on the type of cemetery you are opting for, you may wish to add some engravings or emblems on the memorial. Requirements like these are usually discussed among family members. Memorial specialists can also help provide suggestions and advice in this regard.
Our goal is to help you honor your loved ones in the best way possible. Our specially trained staff tries to make the toughest time of your life a little bit easier by providing high-quality memorial services and products. The headstones that our craftsmen build are the best in the business. The granite headstones we provide in Alberta and Saskatchewan are guaranteed not to wear out or crack over time due to weather conditions.
At Summit Memorials, we provide our customers with premium quality and well-crafted monuments, headstones, tombstones, and grave markers. For more information about our services, visit our website or contact us here today.
