Grave Markers: Price and Important Selection Considerations
- At May 28, 2014
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Grave markers serve an important dual purpose; marking the remains of the deceased, and providing a focal point for grief. Families choose grave headstones based on a few key criteria: budget, style, and what represents the deceased family member.
Budget is a Key Consideration When Selecting Grave Markers
While it may seem crass, budget is a key consideration when selecting gravestone markers. With all of the other expenses associated with funeral planning, spending another $500 to $3,000 – or more – on elaborate grave marker designs is something that many families simply can’t afford. Families typically begin shopping for grave markers for sale within a specific budget; say $300 to $500; and then look for affordable grave markers within that price range. Cheap grave markers tend to start around $175 to $200, but it’s difficult to find grave stones at a price point lower than that.
Read More»Three Strange Mausoleum Stories
- At November 10, 2016
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Mausoleums are a symbol of remembrance and honor for many cultures. Over the years, exquisite mausoleums like the Taj Mahal have attracted tourists from all over the country to see its artistry. Other tombs like the three you will read about in this blog seem to lure people in by the mystery and strange stories around their design. Nevertheless, a mausoleum should be unique and have its own story to tell. A story that, sometimes, is stranger than fiction.
Read More»Mausoleums – The New Age of Resting In Style
- At July 24, 2016
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Who said that you have to go without your favorite amenities, even after your passing? This was the exact sentiment that the infamous Mexican drug lords had in mind when they constructed some of North America’s most lavish and fully equipped mausoleums. Built in the capital city of Sinaloa, these custom-built resting places come with air conditioning, wi-fi access, guest bedrooms, full kitchens, and even private movie theaters. Fashioned after their everyday homes, these jaw-dropping mausoleums cost no less than $250,000 and are monitored by security cameras 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Read More»The United States’ Most Iconic Mausoleum
The most famous mausoleum in the world is the Taj Mahal, but the most visited mausoleum in the United States is Grant’s Tomb. Built almost twelve years after his death, Grant’s tomb is an iconic New York City landmark commemorating the life and passing of our 18th President and Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant.
Read More»Accessorize, Accessorize
- At October 25, 2014
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- In Doug Keister's Blog
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Although there are a number of architectural and design styles differentiating mausoleums, designers add a little more pizzazz with architectural embellishments and statuary. The statuary can be inside or outside the mausoleum and, unlike mausoleums where granite is the preferred medium, statuary has a wide range of options.
Durable materials such as granite, marble, and bronze all have their attributes for mausoleum design and embellishment. Each material has its own intrinsic appeal, but the choice of material is essentially a matter of personal taste.
Marble, of course, has been long associated with classical ideals. Its inherent translucency exudes a depth not attainable with granite or bronze. It is also softer than granite or bronze and is easier to work with, especially when trying to simulate smooth human skin. But its softness is also a magnet for stains and the ravages of acid rain.
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