Know About the Different Types of Headstones

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Know About the Different Types of Headstones
Death is a terrible loss to any family. It often becomes difficult to accept that one member in the family will simply not be around anymore. That is the reason that when a dear one dies, we try every possible way to preserve their memory. The funeral acts as the final goodbye that we bid them, while the headstones is the last bit loving words we say to the person.

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Headstones have been around almost as long as death itself. Ever since we have begun burying our dead, we have always left some sign of the identity of the person along with some kind words for the person. It could be the bark of a tree, or rough etching on a stone, there has always been that need to leave the final mark for the deceased. It is a mark of respect. We have come a long way from tree barks and rough scribbling. Now this final sign of respect can be as beautiful as you want it to be.

We live our lives with our individual styles and our own opinions about the world. Why should that change with death? If you are a simple person at heart or you knew your loved one was a simple person, then they would surely want a simple headstone, while the more flamboyant would prefer a more elaborate headstone. To respect the individual preferences of the deceased, there are many kinds of headstones in the market, available in many different materials.

There are the granite headstones. The rich, dark, glossy finish spells elegance as the colour mostly ranges from various shades of grey to the sombre black. There are many shapes available in this material, from the regular rectangle to the heart-shaped as well as some unique shapes. Elegant designs are often printed on the surface with your special message and you can even find some rosy and greenish shades in this material other than the greys and blacks.

Marble has always been a popular choice for headstones as the white stone exudes a sense of serenity and peace. The intricate carvings on the stone enhance its aesthetic value, while the choices in shapes give you a chance to be unique. The benefit of marble in that stark background makes it much easier to read the parting message that you have etched for your loved one.

If you are planning to plant headstone in a churchyard, there are many choices in that category as well. Usually the image of a cross or the Mother Mary dominates the design but not always, while there is a large choice in the materials used.

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