What Do Grapes Mean on a Headstone? When visiting a cemetery, you may have noticed intricate designs and symbols adorning various personalized headstones. One common motif that often catches the eye is the presence of grapes, etched or carved onto the surface of these monument designs. But what do grapes symbolize when featured on a […]
Continue readingTag Archives: tombstone manufacturers
What is the cost of a memorial?
The memorial is an essential part of the ceremony. It is a place of remembrance chosen by the family members and relatives of the deceased. It can even be chosen by the deceased before his or her death and included in the will. It has an important place because it is in a way the […]
Continue readingWhat’s the difference between buying a headstone from you versus the cemetery?
Most cemeteries have a very limited selection of memorials to choose from and they subcontract all the design and production work to a third party. They never even see the memorial they sold you! We have a large selection of granite colors for you to see and hundreds of designs in our tombstone catalog to […]
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 […]
Continue readingTip 13: How to make a white marble sculpture
The first thing is to mold the shape or silhouette he has chosen. This material is ideal because it allows you to reproduce all the details that you think are necessary in the final sculpture.The marble is then cut to give it suitable proportions so that the sculptor can work it easily. The remaining block […]
Continue readingTIPS 5: What are the specificities of a Muslim tombstone?
Muslim tombstones are very specific. They sometimes obey the rules imposed by the Koran. Here is some information on the characteristics of Muslim tombstones that will serve as a guide in your choice: Muslim tombstones do not have a tomb that covers the tomb. However, they can have a vertical part, called a stele. This […]
Continue reading