Cemetery Regulations and Restrictions
Be aware that most cemeteries have rules and guidelines determining style, size color, finish, etc. for monuments. It may be a good idea for you to contact a representative of the cemetery anyhow to be sure that you understand their rules.
Selecting Style and Size
Some family lots will have one larger monument with the family name(s) and smaller markers for each individual. Again, the cemetery may have rules regarding this. Single lots will have only one monument on them. Most tablets and slant markers will sit on top of a base to provide a level area and keep your monument protected from lawn care equipment. They also give the monument added height to allow inscriptions and carvings near the bottom to be easily read.
Color Selection
Consider the contrast between the polished stone and the letters and carving sandblasted into it. When polished granite is sandblasted, it becomes much lighter and has a rougher appearance. This contrast is more apparent in some colors than others. Usually the darker the polished granite, the greater the contrast. For added contrast, colored paint can be added to sunken areas such as letters, panel lines and the backgrounds of carvings. You should use a color that is recommended
for your granite. This is usually inexpensive and will last a long time.
Design Selection
If a monument has an abundance of carvings and emblems, it may lose its focal point. Be sure to pay attention to the size of the carvings that you choose. Try to keep your design in proportion with the size of stone you select
Etchings
Etchings are like photographs or drawings that have been scratched into the polish of a monument. They are ideal for portraits of people and animals. An etching can also be used for flowers and other images when great detail is desired. Etchings should only be done on darker granites as lighter granites do not show enough contrast.
Inscriptions
When preparing the inscription information, be certain you have the correct spelling, middle names, birth and death dates, etc. Once this information is sandblasted into the monument, it is permanent.
The size of the monument, the style of letters and the length of the names
may dictate the size of the inscriptions. In most cases inscriptions are placed inside frosted panels. A panel is usually a rectangular box surrounding the inscriptions. Some other panels used are scrolls, ribbons and books. These panels usually take up more space but can really enhance the overall design of the monument. Some colored granites will not have panels and the inscriptions are sunk into the polish. This works on the darker colors because the sandblasted letters have more contrast.
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