November 18, 2021
Losing a loved one is challenging and emotionally draining. The only thing we are left with is their memories that help us make our peace with their departure.
Many people like writing these memories down on the monuments of their loved ones. These can be added in the form of poems, quotes, or even pictures. However, many cemeteries have certain size requirements when it comes to headstones.
In most cases, these headstones are not enough for us to express our feelings and make the monument special. If you are facing something similar, adding a sub-base might help. It provides additional elevation for the memorial and adds more space for engraving text.
A sub-base can also be added to any existing memorial, providing a tablet for additional engraving of names to be added to an existing grave.
In this blog, we have mentioned how a sub-base can make a monument better and provide you with more space for engraving text. We have also listed other ways in which you can add more text to the monument.
A sub-base is a polished piece of granite placed between the tablet and base. It is usually used to add new engravings to an already existing monument. It can be a nice way to add lettering and design to an already existing upright or pillow monument.
Having a sub-base allows you to add the cremated person’s name to the monument in case you are adding urns of another family member to the grave. The granite base that is placed between the existing monument and base has a polished front to add names, dates, and even designs to an existing monument.
You can match the color of the monument or you can match the color of the base. Know that the size and color will affect the price of the sub-base. You can also get the back of the sub-base polished if you want to add lettering and design to the back.
A sub-base is usually a bit smaller in width and thickness than the base and a bit larger than the monument which helps support the monument. Sub-bases can also be used on a new monument to add height and levels to make it more visibly appealing.
If you don’t want to add a sub-base to an already existing monument, you can use either of the following methods to add more texts:
If the monument has a base, you can replace it with a thicker base which will give you more space to add text. Usually, an upright or pillow-style monument consists of 2 pieces: the pillow and the base.
You can replace the rough-cut base with a new model. It can be polished to add new names.
You can add additional flat markers at the head or foot of the grave. This will give you ample space to add new names to the grave as well as add a quote if you want.
This way, every urn can have a monument of its own. You can purchase a flat marker in different sizes, colors, and designs.
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.
