Humans have been marking and commemorating gravesites for millennia. The earliest known instances of headstones, as we think of them, date back to early Roman and Celtic cultures, when inscribed rocks were used to mark areas where friends and relatives were laid to rest. Today, headstones are made from a slew of materials, of which […]
Read MoreDeath is a touchy subject for a lot of people. Maybe it’s because you begin thinking of your own mortality, but a simpler reason is that many of us don’t completely understand death. To help those left behind to cope with the grief and sadness of losing a loved one, the family may plan to […]
Read MorePlanning a memorial service for a loved one will require you to look at photographs, watch videos and talk to people about the person’s passing, all while working with a funeral home to arrange burial services. All these things and more can make the memorial service planning process an emotional experience. Don’t take on unnecessary […]
Read MoreChoosing a headstone can be a deeply personal decision, one that you most likely weren’t preparing to have to make. But when the time comes to decide on a headstone, knowing where to start may help make it a little easier. While style, size, finish and design are all very important, the best place to […]
Read More“In loving memory” is the meaning behind every headstone. A headstone memorializes a loved one for generations to come. It’s a reflection of the way they lived their life and the type of person they were, a reminder in stone of a person who was well loved and will be well remembered. But choosing a […]
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