VALUATION OF THE MONUMENT Evaluation of the monument is a four part process that requires the documentation of the material used, the form of the stone, carvings and the inscriptions. This evaluation produces information regarding the age of the stone. It may also reveal whether or not the stone was carved by hand or whether […]
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How Cemetery Gravestones are made Cemetery grave stones are crafted from granite.. Granite is a herbal stone that begins offevolved as molten rock. The sort of granite is decided via way of means of the minerals that had been blended collectively and via way of means of the fee at which the granite cools and […]
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Lily Represents purity. On a gravemarker this purity can reflect the transition of the earthly to the spiritual. May also be a symbol of chastity. Lyre A bridge between heaven and earth. My also reflect musical abilities. Pine Cone Immortality from the evergreen tree. Incorruptability from the sap. Oak A sacred tree for many cultures, […]
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Cross Headstone Emblem of faith for Christians. Means resurrection for some. There are many different types of crosses with many different meanings. Buds Renewal of life. With broken branch often used for children as life cut short. Chain with Missing Link Removed by death. Indicates the family circle has been broken. Dove The soul, purity, […]
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As you wander through a cemetery you will see many motifs on gravestones. A headstone symbol on a marker can offer an interesting insight into the person’s life or the family’s feeling about the death. In addition to asking the question, “What does this symbol mean?” it is important to remember that a particular motif […]
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LAWN MEMORIALS This is a headstone and base set onto a foundation. The bottom joint has proved the downfall of the Lawn Memorial. It is also a joint prone to water penetration because the container and drainage holes pass through the joint, which is often at ground level. LEDGER This is a flat slab on […]
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Planting of flowers. trees and shrubs: Prior to planting flowers, trees or shrubs in the cemetery, written permission must be obtained from the director of parks and recreation or the cemetery sexton. The City has the right to deny any request for planting flowers, trees and shrubs. Removal of flowers, trees and shrubs: No person […]
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The tombstone production process is as follows: 1. Select materials and tombstone shapes first; 2. First, cut the material into small pieces, cut to the approximate size we need . If there is no stock of materials, you need to go to mines and other places to buy materials. 3. After cutting out the dimensions, […]
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The tombstone production process is as follows: 1. Select materials and tombstone shapes first; 2. If there is no stock of materials, you need to go to mines and other places to buy materials. First, cut the material into small pieces, cut to the approximate size we need. 3. After cutting out the dimensions, polish […]
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The normal size of a monument is about 6-10cm in thickness, 70-90cm in width, and 70-120cm in height. But if you want to carve angels or other trees and flowers on the tombstone , the thickness should be between 12 and 18cm.
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