Music lovers can be commemorated with a beautiful headstone in shape of the guitar.
These memorials look very impressive and they are perfectly suitable for departed in whose life music played a key role.
Elements such as engraving lyrics of the departed's favourite song in the inscription could complement the design.
Headstones are available in the shape of various animals. Someone with a passion for animals or a much loved pet can be commemorated in this way
An animal can even be chosen to represent the character of the departed, for instance, a horse-shaped headstone, symbolising freedom, strength and happiness, would be appropriate for someone brave, who was enjoying.
Book-shaped headstones are another popular design. Such shapes are elegant and perfectly reflect the story of our 'earthly adventure'. Sometimes “our stories” come to an end unexpectedly and too early.
This can be especially true when called upon to create a memorial for a baby or child. Heartbreaking though the process is, grave markers can still be designed to commemorate the love and joy the young life gave to others. Designs for children often reflect the naivety and innocence of such youth.
Favourite characters, toys and teddy bears are among designs which have been chosen for children. Perhaps markers which have associations with much warmer memories ease a family visit to the gravesite. They give the impression that the departed child is comforted by something familiar and of great meaning in their short life whilst waiting to be joined by family in time to come.
British theologian, Richard Hooker, once said: “Think of your child, then, not as dead, but as living; not as a flower that has withered, but as one that is transplanted, and touched by a Divine hand, is blooming in richer colours and sweeter shades than those of earth.”
If you still wish for originality in the design but are not tempted by something quite so personal, a heart-shaped marker would reflect love for the departed. The heart shape makes a beautiful memorial and it is a universal symbol of love for either women or men.
Monument companies can provide you with memorials which are made in compliance with regulations adopted by a local cemetery. It should be noted that some cemeteries have restrictions on sizes, materials, shapes, or colours. Reputable monuments can check these regulations on your behalf or assist you in this process.
The departed loved one was a unique character, like no other. A tradition headstone may be an simple choice, but does it truly reflect the life and personality lost? A unique headstone complements a unique life.