Monumental Myths
Selecting a memorial is unfamiliar to many people. Make the most of your loved one’s memorial. Don’ be fooled by these five monumental myths.
My loved one is cremated, so I don’t need a memorial – FALSE
Increasingly, families are unsure what to do with their loved one’s ashes. Many families keep the ashes at home; however, this option deprives other family and friends from being able to grieve and reflect. A public spot of reflection is always the best choice. This will preserve your loved one’s memory for many generations and contributes to the healing process.
I cannot afford a memorial – FALSE
Have you talked to a reliable memorial counselor about prices yet? While it is true that some monuments can be relatively expensive, more basic memorials can start a couple hundred bucks. We know that price is a concern for many families which is why we offer memorials for every price range, and multiple ways to save on many of our products.
I can get the same monument from someone else – False
Every monument in every cemetery was individually crafted, and any work is only as good as the artist. Our lead memorial designer is one of the most awarded in North America, and we employ a network of skilled artisans and sculptors. The quality of the monuments we make cannot be matched by any monument company in the southeastern United States. Look at our portfolio. Our work speaks for itself.
I need to wait a year for the grave to settle – False
Did you know that an upright headstone should not be directly on top of the grave? It should be above the head of the grave, and should never interfere with a burial. Even so, very rarely is grave settling a concern when installing a headstone. We use a very extensive foundation under all of our upright headstones, and guarantee your memorial not to tilt, lean, or sink into the ground.
It’s just a stone, I don’t have a need for a memorial – FALSE
A memorial gravestone is far more than a means of marking a final resting place. It is a symbol of devotion. It is a tangible expression of the noblest of all human emotions: LOVE. It should not reflect sorrow, but rather the long years of warmth and affection. A memorial is built because there was life, not death. A personalized memorial tribute will bring great comfort in a time of grief. Computers can crash, ink will fade, but a personalized stone memorial will last forever.
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