INTRODUCTION
Selecting a memorial is an expression of love and respect for the life of a person. Whether the selection is made by family or friends after a death or as part of a pre-need plan, the memorial is a tribute to the life of an individual and is a source of satisfaction and comfort to those who are left behind to remember.
SELECTING A MEMORIAL:
A monument is personal.
Selecting and designing a personal memorial is a unique opportunity to create a work of art that will express the personality of a special person for generations today and tomorrow. North Barre Granite's Retail Representatives have assumed the responsibility of assisting their clients in making the decisions necessary to create this personal memorial.
A monument is history.
Memorials are lasting, genealogical records for families and are a lasting symbol of special lives that are remembered and commemorated. North Barre Granite's Retail Representatives can provide ideas on types of symbols, emblems, letter styles and epitaphs that will truly personalize a memorial.
A monument is permanent.
Most personal memorials are manufactured from granite, a hard and durable stone that will last for many years with proper care and maintenance. Granite is available in many colors from the traditional gray granite quarried in Barre, Vermont to various shades of red, pink and black from both domestic and foreign quarries.
A memorial is art.
Memorials are available in many shapes from modest to unique and in many finishes from rough hewn to mirror-like polish. Personal preference certainly plays a role in these decisions and they should be made with the assistance of a memorial retailer to assure that the memorial will harmonize with and compliment the landscape and adjacent memorials while still maintaining the personalization of design and shape.
Memorials range in size from small single flush markers to large family mausoleums; the most popular being the traditional upright tablet and base. Cemeteries have guidelines and regulations concerning memorial shapes, sizes, colors and installation and it is vital to be aware of these restrictions.
A memorial is a tribute.
The family memorial is a final tribute to a special person and it should be of the finest quality in every respect. Careful consideration results in a lasting and appropriate tribute that will endure throughout the years.
The desire to memorialize is as old as mankind. Monuments are among the most ancient records of man's presence on earth, still visible, still proclaiming honor and respect.
We all want to remember and to be remembered. When you place a monument for someone, you are making a statement for everyone to see, through eternity. You are saying that this person was special, that this person was worth remembering, and that someone loved this person enough to mark his or her life forever.
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