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Some families opt for a simple headstone with a short description of their loved one's life.

There's a large amount of variety available when it comes to choosing the right headstone engraving for your deceased loved one. After a price range is set, sentiment and quality are the main factors in selecting a headstone to represent someone's life. Headstone engravings are reflective of the beliefs of the deceased and the surviving family. Whether religious or secular, the selection of beautiful designs, touching quotes and stone decor choices are endless and timeless in artistry.

  1. Environmentally Friendly Headstone

    • Like traditional funeral headstones made out of marble and granite, there are also environment friendly materials such as composite plant materials which are durable. They also come in a variety of colors, such as red, blue and green. If the deceased was an environmentalist, include a special inscription on the headstone to reflect the person's love and dedication to maintaining an eco-friendly world, such as the Kenyan proverb, "Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents. It was loaned to you by your children."

    Veteran Symbolism

    • When someone who has served time in the armed forces, it's a sign of respect to acknowledge their dedication and service on the headstone. These headstones often have the seal of the military branch that the deceased served in while living. Other ways to honor the deceased is to engrave a inspirational quote, such as "Courage is like love: it must have hope for nourishment," by Napoleon Bonaparte.

    Religious Representation

    • Every religion has a stance on afterlife, and there are symbols to represent these beliefs.
      For a religious deceased family member or friend, the headstone should reflect the person's faith. Examples of headstone designs for Christians are crosses with flowers, angels, saints and a portrait of Christ. For example, if the person prayed to the Virgin of Guadalupe, a replica of this saint could be a good symbol to be carved or placed as a separate piece on the headstone. A good Christian quote is, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." A headstone engraving idea for a devout Jewish person is the Star of David followed by an inspirational proverb.

    Inspirational Secular Symbolism

    • Inspirational quotes work best with secular populations. For example, a quote can discuss the beauty of life and love, such as, "Life is not forever. Love is," or "Where there is great love there are always miracles." If the deceased was known for a love of literature, engrave a quote from a favorite author with a beautiful floral design.

    Deceased Child Headstone

    • When the deceased is a child or an infant, the headstone should reflect innocence of a life short lived. Personal touches are important to incorporate. For example, engrave the child's favorite cartoon or teddy bear on the headstone to celebrate sweet memories and moments. If the parents are religious, engravings of a spiritual quote and angels might work as appropriate symbols.

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