Losing a loved one is a painful experience. Many find that visiting the person's final resting place can bring a sense of comfort and peace. However, many cemeteries can appear impersonal, making it challenging to distinguish one grave from another. Personalizing their gravestone is a thoughtful way to make the area feel more meaningful and special. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

How to Personalize Your Loved One’s Resting Place

1. Add Personal Touches

Leave some small, personal touches that reflect their personality, interests, and hobbies. You could add a vase of their favorite flowers or a plant that they loved, for example. You might decorate their grave with ornaments that were meaningful to them during the holiday season, or hang a wind chime that reminds you of them or that they purchased themselves. You could also add a photo frame or a memorial plaque with their name and a meaningful message or quote.

2. Choose a Unique Design

Consider choosing a unique gravestone that reflects your loved one’s personality. There are many unusual options available, but you might need to obtain permission from the cemetery before you proceed. Make sure that you check about their guidelines to be safe. A guitar-shaped stone might be suitable for a musician, for example, or one in the shape of a book for an avid reader. An alternative might be to add customized engravings or etchings that depict symbolism meaningful to your loved one.

3. Create a Memorial Garden

If your loved one's resting place is in a cemetery that allows it, you could create a small memorial garden around their grave. You could plant flowers, shrubs, or trees that your loved one enjoyed or that hold special meaning to your family. You could also create a small seating area with a stone bench that matches the gravestone where you and other visitors can sit and reflect on memories. 

Commemorate your loved one with a beautifully designed gravestone from Tri-County Memorials. Serving families throughout Eastern Connecticut, the monument builders take pride in producing pieces with the finest materials and meticulous attention to detail. Visit the website for more information, or call (860) 443-8744 to speak with a representative.