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29 January 2014

Choosing A Craftsman To Do A Headstone Engraving Is Very Important

By Marissa Velazquez


When someone close to you passes on, there can be a lot for you to sort out. First of all there are funeral arrangements, and if the person has elected to be buried rather than cremated you need to organise a burial plot. It is usual for a stone to mark a plot, and this should be personalised in the form of a headstone engraving that is meaningful and appropriate.

A headstone can be formed from different kinds of materials. It is a good idea to choose a try that can be easily decorated with engravings. The most common of fees are granite or marble, though it could be the case that the deceased had already stated the type of tombstone they wanted.

The first step you should take is to find a funeral director, as they can help you with all the aspects of arranging a funeral. When you are making a selection it would be wise to find out what other services are on offer so that the trauma can be taken out of the complete experience. It should not be difficult to find someone who would be sensitive to your needs at this time. These should be able to put you into contact with a craftsman who can help you select the most appropriate tombstone, and complete the engraving of your sentimental verse.

There are craftsman that specialise in the art of headstone engraving. It is very important that the task is completed with the utmost care, and that the chosen sentiment can be read easily. It is not uncommon to find the tradesmen that carries out this kind of work etches out the words with a chisel. However, some have now turned to using technology to complete the process.

However, in a lot of cases it is not just words that are required to be placed on a headstone. Some people like to see small illustrations as well, such as an angel, a cherub, or a dove of peace. You will be advised by the craftsman whether this will be possible with the stone you have chosen, as they also want the stone to be perfect.

There are two very important things that you have to bear in mind when you are deciding what is to be etched into the stone. It is important that you realise that the text you choose will be visible to everyone for an extremely long time. There is also a risk that the stone that marks the burial plot of your loved one could be ridiculed if an error is made, either in a spelling or a misquotation.

Therefore, you have to be absolutely certain that the text you give to the craftsman is precisely what you want them to engrave. It would be a good idea to check the proposed text with other people who were close to the deceased. Proofreading the text must be done with the utmost care, as the craftsman will engrave the text that is given to them. If you are lucky, the person doing the engraving might double-check with you if they do believe there is a mistake.

To find an appropriate stone, and to get a headstone engraving completed is not a very difficult task, as long as you do not try to cut corners. If you are not sure what you are doing, or need to do, do not be afraid to ask a professional for advice. The only aspect of the whole process that you really have to do be concerned about is that the text you ask to be engraved is correct. It is very difficult to make changes afterwards.




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