It is a noble thing to honor the lives of
those who have gone before us. When we cherish the memories of our loved ones
in a burial monument, we can preserve the legacy of the family forever. There
are many ways to memorialize a loved one. Whichever type of burial monument you
decide to go with, you can customize the design and inscriptions exactly the
way you want.
Flat
Grave Markers
A flat grave marker is a beautiful way to
memorialize a loved one who has passed away. Flat grave markers commonly come
in bronze plaques and are laid flat on the ground. They are available in
different colors and sizes. Flat grave markers are also the most affordable
among burial monuments. You can honor
your loved one by having something suitable inscribed on a flat grave marker.
It can be his or her personal details, quotations or a symbol. Flat grave
markers serve as a remembrance and honor for a loved one for generations to
come. The two different types of grave markers are:
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flush grave markers
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ledge markers
Flush grave markers are mostly simply
engravings placed at the head of the grave, while ledge markers are thicker
slabs of stone that cover the entire grave. They also are laid flush with the
ground.
Upright
Grave Stones
Upright grave stones or tombstones are the
most common burial monuments. They have been used for centuries to memorialize loved
ones. Tombstones are generally granite monuments that are customized and
personalized according to your choosing. Be it by way of size, shape or
inscriptions, there are numerous styles and types of gravestones available. However,
three of those most in vogue are:
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Upright tombstones
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Obelisk burial monuments
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Slanted headstones