November 4, 2021
The old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words”, sums up the importance of pictures. Drawings, images, and real-life pictures can convey a message where words may fail.
Losing a loved one is challenging, and after their departure, the only memories we have are the pictures we took of them and with them. These photos remind us of certain events in the past, some of which may have even been long forgotten were it not for the photograph.
For many years, ceramic pictures have been used to personalize and memorialize monuments. These pictures help visitors pay their respects, which many have said is more comforting than trying to emotionally connect with only written information.
With the advancement of modern technology, ceramic pictures have become much more cost-effective. Moreover, they can now be installed on grave markers or headstones of all types. Hence, a grave marker where just a collection of names, dates, and, perhaps, special phrases were mentioned, can now be enhanced with a beautiful picture.
A ceramic picture can enhance a grave marker by showing a true representation of the deceased individual or couple. It can be a recent picture or a picture of them from the past or even a combination of the two. There are no restrictions, one can be black and white and the other in colour.
In addition, the picture doesn’t necessarily need to be of a person – it can be of a favourite car, a loving pet, or even a location the deceased thoroughly enjoyed like a beach or a ski hill.
You could also use a family portrait to highlight the importance of family. With a ceramic picture, family members of the deceased get to show the world some of the most precious memories that they have shared with the deceased.
These photos are guaranteed by the manufacturer to never fade or deteriorate from exposure to weather elements.
The manufacturing process of ceramic pictures is highly advanced. It starts with the digital image of the picture sent by the customer. This image is then printed onto an unbaked piece of ceramic. The printed ceramic is then baked in the kiln at high temperatures. The ink used in the picture is also baked permanently into the ceramic plate. This helps protect the picture when exposed to environmental factors.
While designing a ceramic picture for the monument of your loved one, you will have to choose from various geometric shapes and sizes. People usually opt for a rectangle, square, round, oval, or heart-shaped ceramic image.
In addition to this, you can remove the background from a photo you would like to use and replace it with a generic background. You can also add lettering to the picture if you would like.
Moreover, if the photo is of two people but they are buried differently than shown in the photo, you can have the photo reversed so it is shown correctly. The pictures are usually placed into a recess in the granite and can even have a bronze frame placed around them if the family wishes.
Let us help you honour 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.
