Checklists for Funeral Preparation and Other Tips and Ideas

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Checklists for Funeral Preparation and Other Tips and Ideas

Preparing a funeral can be hard work, especially as you usually have to do it while in the midst of grieving. Hello. My name is Barb, and when my mother passed, I was tasked with planning her funeral. I was the only child to live close to her, and it made sense for me to plan it. At first, the process was overwhelming, but ultimately, it became a cathartic way to express my sadness. Now, I want to help others plan funerals so I decided to create this blog full of tips and advice. I offer you my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one, and I invite you to explore my blog. I hope that it makes a difficult time easier for you.

 

Tips for Purchasing a Memorial Stone Online

9 March 2021
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When you think of purchasing a memorial stone for your family burial plot or for a loved one that has passed, you may consider purchasing directly from a funeral home. Although many funeral homes do have a wide selection, they may not have exactly what you are looking for. For this reason, you may want to consider going through a memorial artisan or memorial supplier. Here are a few tips for purchasing online from these types of suppliers so that you can get the memorial stone best suited for you.

Digital Proofs

One of the first things that you should check for when purchasing a memorial stone online is the ability to see digital proof of the design. A digital proof will show you what the etching, design, and wording will look like on the finished stone. This can allow you to see if there are any issues with placement or with spelling. A digital proof can also let you see if the idea that you have translates from paper to the actual memorial stone. This is your best way of seeing how the stone will look without having the actual stone ordered.

Images and Designs

If you are looking for a unique memorial that you would like an artisan or memorial supplier to provide, ensure that you have images of your ideas. This does not have to be a single image or even a completed project; you can have separate images to give the artisan and memorial company an idea of what you're looking for. For example, if you would like to have a particular landscape scene etched into the memorial along with a person's image, have a picture of that landscape and of the person's image. This will give them an idea of what they are dealing with and how to blend those two images on to the memorial stone for you.

Delivery Services

An issue that many people have with ordering memorial stones online is with delivery services. Many memorial suppliers will have delivery options available. These options may differ depending on your location and on the funeral home or cemetery site you are dealing with. You will need to ensure that the finished monument is delivered to the site and installed at the gravesite. If they do not offer installation services for the memorial you will need to contact a third party to install the memorial once it is delivered.

These are just a few of the tips for buying a memorial stone online. If you are unsure of the type of stone you would want or if you are uncertain about particular engraving techniques for the memorial a representative will be happy to assist you. They can also discuss questions you have about fees, delivery, and other issues you may have with your particular requests.

For more information, contact a memorial company today.