When a loved one has recently passed away, the surviving family members are often keen to create a headstone which is just right for the deceased person. Family members often feel that it is important to have a headstone made that will both honour the memory of the departed loved one and allow relatives to remember that person in a dignified manner. The recently bereaved often feel that it is therefore of great importance to get every single detail right to provide such a fitting tribute for their departed relative. This is possible with custom headstones which allow every single detail to be customised and personalised.
Size and shape
Custom headstones can be tailored to individual requirements in terms of both specifications and budget. First and foremost the size and shape of the headstone can be adjusted according to requirements. Large headstones provide a memorial that is guaranteed to be noticed by anyone passing by and ensure that the loved one will be remembered for years to come. However, small headstones offer a neat and dignified memorial to the deceased loved one. Custom headstones are available in a variety of shapes from the entire headstone being shaped to a section of the headstone being shaped with a wide variety of shapes including crosses, angels and books among others.
Custom inscription
Just as important is the inscription which the headstone carries, whether it is writing, pictures or symbols. Custom headstones allow this to be personalised as much as necessary for the individual. A written epitaph can be customised in terms of the size of the lettering and the style of the writing that is used. It should also be considered whether the writing is to be inscribed or embossed or some other method is to be used. Custom headstones allow such an epitaph to be complemented by pictures or symbols which can be chosen by the close family. Customisation of the epitaph can ensure a very personal and dignified tribute and memorial to the deceased loved one.
Custom headstones can be further personalised through the choice of material used in the headstone. A wide range of materials can be used from granite to marble, bronze to steel and glass to wood depending on the requirements of the family. Custom headstones allow every single detail to be customised to the exact requirements of the family including the material, the shape, the size and the details of the epitaph. When all of these details are combined, the result is custom headstones which ensure a dignified and personalised tribute to the departed loved one. If the surviving family members take the time to fully customise the headstone to their exact requirements, a custom headstone will be created that will serve as a focal point for the memory of the deceased person for many years to come. Moreover, custom headstones can assist the family in the grieving process by ensuring that the family have somewhere both dignified and attractive to mourn the passing of the loved one.