When organizing and planning a funeral, there are a lot of details to be considered during a time that is already overwhelming. One of the final decisions is choosing the right headstone to commemorate the person who has been lost. While there are dozens of options, flat gravestone markers provide a blank slate with numerous opportunities to respect and remember your loved one. To help you get the process started, the team from Derrick Monument Co. has shared three ideas to consider when designing a gravestone marker.

3 Ideas for Designing Flat Gravestone Markers

1. Go With a Classic

While there are numerous creative and original options for adorning a headstone, there’s nothing at all wrong with a classic headstone. Whether you choose to include a simple name and birth/death years or a short saying that has meaning, the classic headstone has been around so long for a reason. If you are looking to keep things simple or respect someone who wouldn’t have appreciated flash or pomp, a standard grey, brown, or pink stone marker with a simple engraving will always be timeless.

2. Personalize With Etching

With modern technology, customizing a headstone is easier and more affordable than ever. It also gives you the potential for just about whatever you would like to put on the monument. You can put a photorealistic etching of your passed loved one, a beautiful design or pattern surrounding words, or even a precious part of their life like a beloved pet or car. The options are truly endless and easily adapted to suit your needs.

3. Show Your Loved One’s Personality

For those who want a bit more than basics but may not be interested in a complex etching, consider a quote or saying that reflects your loved one and how you would like them to be remembered. For those remembered for their humor, maybe include one of their favorite funny sayings so others can enjoy their humor as well. More serious quotes and sayings may be considered for those passionate about certain jobs, their military service, or who focused more on family. The words you choose for a gravestone can make it truly special.

If you need cemetery monuments of any sort in the Le Roy, NY, area, trust the experts from Derrick Monument Co to provide beautiful, quality work. This third-generation family business has provided the best service, quality, and artistry in their monuments since 1915 and will treat your family like part of their own. Call (585) 768-8470 or visit them online to see their work and get a quote.