Choosing the perfect gravestone can be a somber yet rewarding process. Whether you are picking a gravestone for yourself or a loved one, there are several things you need to put into consideration when it comes to designing and installing a gravestone. The choice of a gravestone is an important decision that needs to be considered during the funeral planning process. Here are some of the important factors to consider when shopping for a tombstone in New Brunswick.
Design
Would you or your loved ones prefer a more elaborate design with an epitaph or religious symbolism? Or is just the decreased name, birth, and death dates of the decreased enough? Once you have a budget for the gravestone, you can start thinking about the details you’d like to add to the gravestones. From bronze casting to engraving, there are a lot of options available to memorialize yourself or your loved one.
Materials
There are a variety of options for monument material, including granite, marble, sandstone, bronze, and slate. Each material has its own benefits and downsides, as well as offering its own unique character to the finished product. For instance, bronze and granite are some of the most durable materials and are very easy to maintain. On the other hand, slate, granite, and sandstone provide the widest range of color options.
Whatever gravestone material you choose, work with granite monument manufacturers to find an option that fits your design preference, rules and regulations of the cemetery, and your budget to create a beautiful and lasting testament to you or your loved one’s life.
Gravestones Options
There are quite a few different types of gravestones that you can choose from when looking for yourself or your loved one. From upright gravestones, flat gravestones to kerbed gravestones and cremation gravestones, it is important that you learn about the options available to you. You may be limited in what gravestone you can choose, depending on the cemetery that you choose. So, ensure to check with the cemetery to see if there are any gravestone restrictions.
Inscriptions
Generally, the deceased’s name, date of birth, and date of death are inscribed on a gravestone. Inscriptions are often modified to honor the deceased with some epitaphs, including scripture verses, poems, and direct quotes. Engraved pictures and symbols can also be engraved on the gravestone. When adding portraiture, symbolism, or wording, keep in mind the amount of space available on the marker, so the whole design fits properly.
Accessories
There are countless accessories you can add to a gravestone to add a personal touch. Gravestone accessories can include flag holders, flower vases, picture frames, wreath holders, and solar-powered lights. You have the opportunity to customized gravestones in New Brunswick as far as it meets the cemetery rules and regulations.
Gravestone New Brunswick
For several years, Nelson Monuments has been the premier provider of custom memorials in New Brunswick Canada. We offer the highest-quality materials available in the industry, matched with our brilliant design and craftsmanship. We also offer granite pet memorials. Contact us today to learn more about gravestone New Brunswick and let us help your gravestone make a lasting impression. Request a brochure today!
