WHAT IS MEMORIALIZATION?
Memorialization is the remembrance a loved one either through
a formal or informal ceremony. Sometimes it is a just a short
moment of silence on special occasions--such as a birthday or
an anniversary.
Other
times, it can include special remembrance items, such as jewelry,
trees, books, collections, etc.
Each family will determine what may be helpful and important in
remembering that special person who has left a void.
Memorialization can also means personalization. Just as each one
of us is unique during our lives, at the time of death that difference
should be remembered and celebrated.
Families
have the opportunity to create a ceremony that acknowledges how
important the loved one was within their lives and within the
community. In the past, funeral services were often dictated often
by religious ritual and distinct traditions--viewing's, wakes,
church services, burials, etc..
These
traditions in ceremony served as a way for us to acknowledge a
persons death in a prescribed fashion.
Today, families are able to choose between traditional services,
creating a completely personalized service--or combining the best
of both. In particular, family members and friends are taking
part in the formal services by offering either poems, readings,
and or music.
Displaying
collages of photos and mementos that
were special to the deceased can be very comforting. Personalizing
items of remembrance such as memorial folders with favorite passages,
hymns, or writings has become significantly important.
Creating
just that “special moment” during the formal service--such
as releasing balloons, doves, or lighting
candles, can be comforting. Sharing ones memories is always
appreciated as well. Most funeral homes and clergy are very willing
to help families explore their options.
The more involved that grieving families and friends participate
in the memorialization process, the closer they will be to healing.
The death of a loved one is not something to sit back and watch
as it happens around us. It is a life event, much like a birth
or marriage.
To
fully participate is to bring meaning to the loss. "What
we keep in memory is ours forever".
For more information on memorialization, please see our bronze
and or granite grave marker
section of our web site. If you wish to talk with one of our consultants
you may call us toll free at 1.877.723.5677,
we would be happy to personally help you arrange a very personalized
memorial fitting for your loved one.
Some
of our standard bronze grave markers sizes are as follows:
| Ledger
Memorials |
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| 32"
x 72" |
24"
x 30" |
20"
x 60" |
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| Adult
Memorials |
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60"
x 20" |
56"
x 16" |
44"
x 14" |
44"
x 13" |
36"
x 13" |
36" x 10" |
32"
x 13" |
32"
x 10" |
28"
x 16" |
24"
x 42" |
24"
x 16.75" |
24"
x 14" |
24"
x 13" |
24"
x 12" |
22"
x 10" |
20"
x 10" |
20"
x 10" |
16"
x 24" |
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| Baby
Memorials |
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24" x 16.75" |
24"
x 12" |
22" x 10" |
20"
x 10" |
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