Sunday, January 19, 2014

Choosing A Headstone Engraving For A Loved One

Choosing A Headstone Engraving For A Loved One

By Marissa Velazquez


When a loved one passes away there is a lot to organize. If they are going to be buried rather than cremated, then you need to find a funeral service which is also able to advise you how to mark the burial plot. This is usually done in the form of a headstone. The tombstone will also need to be personalized with some appropriate headstone engraving.

A headstone can be formed from different kinds of materials. It is a good idea to choose a try that can be easily decorated with engravings. The most common of fees are granite or marble, though it could be the case that the deceased had already stated the type of tombstone they wanted.

The first step you should take is to find a funeral director, as they can help you with all the aspects of arranging a funeral. When you are making a selection it would be wise to find out what other services are on offer so that the trauma can be taken out of the complete experience. It should not be difficult to find someone who would be sensitive to your needs at this time. These should be able to put you into contact with a craftsman who can help you select the most appropriate tombstone, and complete the engraving of your sentimental verse.

Headstone engraving is a specialized craft. It is something that has to be carried out with extreme care, and the result must be easy for all to see. Do not be surprised if you find that the person you have chosen to work on the stone does the text using a stonemasons chisel. Nevertheless, some of the people who carry out this important craft have turned to use computerised editing machines to help to improve accuracy.

However, in a lot of cases it is not just words that are required to be placed on a headstone. Some people like to see small illustrations as well, such as an angel, a cherub, or a dove of peace. You will be advised by the craftsman whether this will be possible with the stone you have chosen, as they also want the stone to be perfect.

There are two things that you must remember when you are deciding upon the text that is to be used on the stone. The first is that the sentiment that is chosen is going to be visible to everybody for a very long time, and it cannot be altered. The second point is that it can become a focus of really cool if an error is made, or a saying is misquoted.

This means that before the craftsman starts work you must be certain that the text is correct. Check the wording with as many of the close relatives of the deceased as you can, to make sure that they approve of it. You should also proof read the text that you give to the engraver extremely carefully, as they will add the text exactly as you have given it to them, though a true craftsman will check with you if they believe there is an error in what they have been given

To find an appropriate stone, and to get a headstone engraving completed is not a very difficult task, as long as you do not try to cut corners. If you are not sure what you are doing, or need to do, do not be afraid to ask a professional for advice. The only aspect of the whole process that you really have to do be concerned about is that the text you ask to be engraved is correct. It is very difficult to make changes afterwards.




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