October 7, 2021
A cemetery monument stands as a lasting legacy to the person it memorializes. Choosing the right headstone or monument is an important decision that can be extremely challenging.
If you invest in a good-quality memorial, it will remain in good condition for decades to come.
However, at times, for many different reasons including unawareness, people make the wrong choice when choosing a monument for their loved one. Although it looks fine at the time, after a few years of enduring rain, heat, snow, and other weather conditions, a monument can start looking worn and damaged.
In this blog, we’ll discuss why you might wish to replace the monument of your loved one and what factors you should consider.
There may be many reasons you may want to replace the monument of a loved one with a new one.
The existing monument may have been manufactured using a material that may not be as weather-resistant as granite. Moreover, there is a chance that due to enduring harsh weather conditions, the etching on the memorial is now hard to read. You will find many options for headstones that are specifically designed to endure weathering for years without letting it affect the writing and other elements of the memorial.
Another reason for monument replacement is that it may have been damaged in some way due to impact or lack of sturdiness. In this case, the damaged part of the monument needs to be fixed or replaced.
The original monument may have not been manufactured correctly the first time and it is now hard to read the engraving. Moreover, you might have not been able to put in the extra thought into choosing the memorial at the time of burial. You can always get the memorial replaced after a few years if it is not to your liking.
In any case – you can replace the monument you have now with a new monument and may even be able to use the existing foundation/base of the old monument. You may be able to just replace the top piece of the granite where all the information is written. You can choose a different color, shape, and size.
If you are replacing the monument, make sure you stay within the cemetery’s regulations. Check with your monument company regarding the requirements of the cemetery before you decide to make any changes. You may also decide that you would like to change the monument from a single monument to a companion to add a name if you have decided to use the plot for another burial or cremation.
In addition to this, you have to ensure that the quality of the headstone and the memorial you are using is durable and sturdy. Using a material that needs replacement every few years will only lead to inconvenience.
Moreover, if you are partially replacing the monument, make sure you choose a color that compliments the previous monument. When it comes to adding elements to the memorial, don’t overcrowd it, otherwise, it may start to look unappealing.
Let us 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 to never wear out or crack due to normal elements and 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.
