Consider choosing a monument that will accommodate all the potential names and dates of those who may be included in the plot. To avoid others knowing how you want your names and dates engraved on the monument, it is a good idea to have your names and dates of birth (including the relationship between them; […]
Continue readingThe choice of the headstone
The choice of the headstone is very important as it reflects the personality of the deceased. It immortalises the memory of the deceased’s loved ones. Several criteria must be respected: the shape, the materials used for the design, the dimensions, the budget, as well as the beliefs of the deceased and the location of the […]
Continue readingMonument design with longevity in mind
Whatever you decide to do, remember that deep engraving of a monument is your best guarantee of longevity. Staining, lithocrome and gold leaf are not guaranteed as weather conditions and factors beyond the control of the retailer may reduce the life of these additions. Many of them can be retouched, but not without additional costs. […]
Continue readingCremation options
Place a flat stone for the loved one, personalized and adapted. Buy a bundle so that your loved one can erect a vertical memorial of any kind (multi-room, monolith, tablet, boulder, bench, etc.). Interment in an individual cremation memorial – Cremation remains are interred in the personalized stone rather than in the ground. Interment in […]
Continue reading8 reasons to commemorate with a monument
1- Cremation is a method of preparing the body and does not replace a funeral service or an appropriate monument. A person can choose to be cremated, but that does not mean that they do not wish to be honored and commemorated. The remains can still be buried in a family compound, in a family […]
Continue readingCleaning and maintenance of stone carving art
Maintenance of stone sculptures: 1. The collection of stone carvings should be protected from the sun, wind and dust; too much dust will damage the natural charm of the work, so it is best to put it in a glass cabinet, which is convenient for viewing and preservation, while stone carving works of art as […]
Continue readingTIPS 18: History of the columbarium and how does a columbarium work?
The columbarium was first observed on the rooftops of ancient Rome, modeled on sectional bird houses. This explains the roots of the Latin term columba which means dovecote or house of doves. For human remains, the Romans built underground niches to store decorated urns. The use of columbaria then developed in ancient Asia within the […]
Continue readingTIPS 17: What is a columbarium?
A columbarium is a structure with integrated niches in which the cremation urns are placed. This final resting place can be a wall, a room or a free-standing building. Usually made of granite or marble, the columbarium can be part of a cemetery, temple or church. When several structures are brought together, we speak […]
Continue readingTIPS 16 Methods of engraving on granite.
Throughout history, the art of stonecutting has served a variety of purposes, ranging from storytelling and paying homage to significant times and people throughout history, to commemorating the lives of loved ones and those who came before us. Over the years, many different types of stone have been used for carving and the creation of […]
Continue readingTIPS 15: Types of carvings on monuments and markers
Consider choosing a monument that can accommodate all of the potential names and dates of those that may be included on the lot. To prevent others from knowing how you want your names and dates engraved on the monument, it is a good idea to have your names and dates of birth (including the relationship […]
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