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- A headstone will almost always include a loved one's name, birth date and death date. Often a headstone will also include an epitaph that reflects the loved one’s values, career or particular role they played in the lives of others. It can take the form of a passage from the Bible or prayer or short saying for which the loved one was known.
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Feb 25, 2022 · Headstones are great ways to personalize the grave of a loved one and to let some of their personality shine through. Some of the best headstone ideas are those that give a little insight into who the person was, which can be accomplished through all sorts of…
Choosing a headstone for your loved one is never easy. Get some inspiration from these modern headstone designs, with unique shapes and stylish features.
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Headstones – also known as gravestones and tombstones – provide a space to pay tribute to the deceased through an epitaph, poem or engraved image. Headstone styles. In days gone by, there were very few types of gravestone available, particularly for ordinary people.
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- How do I choose the size of the stone? The height and the width of the stone is determined by the shape of the inscription. We don't keep 'off the self' blank headstones.
- Is a simple stone ok? Yes, simple is fine.... and try and avoid the obvious such as 'in loving memory'. In fact I often find the simplest stones are the most beautiful and moving.
- What about rules and regulations? None of the designs we have made have ever been rejected, mostly because we work within the given rules of the churchyard or cemetery.
- Does a design for a hand carved headstone need to be really fancy? Not at all. Just because the gravestone is handmade it doesn't have to be different and 'arty' !
Sep 17, 2024 · Square tops, serpentine, or the classic rounded arch, each shape carves a narrative in stone, as varied as the memories they symbolize. Modern cemeteries showcase these diverse designs, where personal preference and tradition guide the choice of a headstone’s silhouette.
A headstone will almost always include a loved one's name, birth date and death date. Often a headstone will also include an epitaph that reflects the loved one’s values, career or particular role they played in the lives of others.
A guide to choosing a headstone for a loved one who has died, including designs, materials, prices, inscriptions and installation
