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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Making a cemetery gravestone
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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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 […]
Continue readingCEMETERY RULES AND RFGULATIONS
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, […]
Continue readingHow Long Does It Take to Make a Memorial or Headstone?
There are several factors to consider when figuring out how long it will take to build a tombstone First of all, your requirements regarding the tombstone, such as the design and shape of the tombstone, the choice of materials, what you want to engrave on it, and so on. Secondly, we need you to pay […]
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It is very stressful to choose a set of tombstones. The selected ones must satisfy all loved, had better be customized, combined with the family’s requirements. 1. Find a graveyard for reference 2. Make a budget 3. Find a tombstone company to come up with a plan 4. Choose materials and tombstone shapes 5. After […]
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In addition to materials and dimensions, a set of tombstones also requires many processes, not only the machine’s work, many parts need to be processed manually. The choice of the material above all, granite has very much design and color to offer a choice; when you choose the material is likely to be more memorable […]
Continue readingWhich lasts longer granite or marble?
Granite: 1. Granite is hard in texture, uniform in structure, beautiful in color, and comfortable to be weathered. Its color and luster can be maintained for decades or even hundreds of years. It can withstand very severe weather. 2. Granite has a lower cost. From the perspective of value, granite is more suitable for tombstone […]
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Granite: 1. Granite is hard in texture, uniform in structure, beautiful in color, and comfortable to be weathered. Its color and luster can be maintained for decades or even hundreds of years. It can withstand very severe weather. 2. Granite has a lower cost. From the perspective of value, granite is more suitable for tombstone […]
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