Headstones for graves are used in order to mark and identify graves. They list such details as the persons name, the dates from which they lived and died, how they died, where they are from. Also a epitaph is usually inscribed which may include accomplishments, a quote, a relationship (i.e. loving father and brother) or prayer. Patterns may also be inscribed on a headstone.
These messages or patterns and symbols may be engraved, sandblasted or etched into the headstones. Engraving requires carving into the gravestone where as etching is done by acid or by a laser. Sandblasting uses a jet of sand and air in order to shape the letters into the headstone.
Headstones for graves are generally made of Granite or Marble but may comprise of other materials such as metals. Marble Headstones for graves are generally identified by their white unpolished appearance where as Granite Headstones are shiny and may come in many different colours.
Both marble and granite have their good and bad points. Granite headstones do not weather and are considered to ‘last forever’ where as marble headstones do weather over time. However marble is considered easier to carve than granite which may allow for very intricate patterns.
Cleaning headstones for graves should be done with soapy water or by a professional.
Some graveyards may have guidelines or rules which headstones for graves must be adhered to. These guidelines may vary from place to place and should always be read.
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When considering purchasing a cemetery memorials the material and what you want from it should be taken into account, granite does not weather and lasts far longer than marble but marble is easier to carve which allows more complex patterns to be carved into it than granite.
Cleaning cemetery memorials should be done with soapy water, in cases where this does not clean the memorial appropriately a professional should be contacted to perform the cleaning.
