One of the primary goals here at Columbia Gardens Memorials, is crafting unique and meaningful memorials that can with stand tests of time. Which is exactly why we recommend granite headstones. Granite for headstones is an excellent option, that we love not only for its beauty but, its durability. Granite has been around for centuries, evidence shows ancient Egyptians…
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When visiting the gravesite of a deceased loved one it is not uncommon to bring something to rest on, or place at the base of, their headstone or grave marker. This act is simply a way of paying one’s respects to the deceased. The two most common items placed at gravesites are flowers and stones. However, many people choose…
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Burial monuments, markers, and headstones are traditionally placed at grave sites to provide family and friends with a way of paying tribute to, and honoring, the life of a lost loved one. The use of bronze in grave markers is very common, especially as an addition to a flat or slanted marker. However, bronze plaques are not just seen in…
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In today’s modern world, you can shop and buy almost anything online. Although, online shopping is a great option when you are shopping for everyday items or gifts, there are certain purchases where shopping locally may be the better option. Headstones and burial monuments are one consumer purchase that we feel is better shopped for with a local monument dealer,…
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We often do not consider the many steps involved with the end of life process, until we are forced to experience the loss of a loved one. There are many decisions that one must make, preferably with the help and support of family or loved ones. These decisions may include selecting a burial monument or headstone for the deceased. However,…
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Nothing looks quite like natural stone for a burial monument. The glossy surface, the play of color, the intricate patterns… but what’s the story behind these headstones? Granite Granite is a common rock and frequently used for gravestones. It’s an intrusive igneous rock, meaning it is cooled from magma (underground lava) deep below the earth’s surface. Like all rocks, it…
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The final step of laying your loved one to rest is by placing a burial monument on their resting place. A monument offers closure to the relatives and friends, in knowing that they will have a physical place to remember their loved one. During such moments, determining the right time to add a burial monument can be challenging. However, here…
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Installing a headstone is among the best ways of honoring a deceased loved one. Although installing it is an important aspect of honoring a departed relative, there are many important things one needs to understand about headstone installation. Here is what you need to know about the installation process of headstones. Understand the cemetery regulations first Each cemetery has a…
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When you first put a loved one to rest you can often be too lost in the grief of moment to consider the maintenance needs of their gravesite and burial monument in the years to come. While the most common types of memorial markers are built to last for the span of many lifetimes, this does not necessarily mean that…
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Family members pass away at different times, sometimes many years apart. Yet many family members expressly wish to be laid to rest in peace together. As a surviving family member, you may find it very important to honor this wish. But how does it work with burial monuments and headstone engraving? Can I add a name or inscription to a…
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