After you've lost someone close to you, creating a special and unique memorial may be one your main goals. Of course, you want your loved one to be memorialised in the nicest way possible -- but how do you know what to say on the headstone inscription? Whilst every situation is different, you may find the following ideas helpful as you plan the inscription for your loved one's headstone.
The Essential Inscriptions
Headstones generally include a couple of pieces of essential information, including:
The Optional Inscriptions
The other inscriptions on the headstone are completely optional. They can be customised according to the wishes of the deceased as set forth in their will, or according to the wishes of the family. If your loved one didn't leave behind any instructions regarding what to say, you might want to consider the following ideas.
As you can see, there are many options for making your loved one's headstone special. Whilst deciding what will work best, speak to a stonework expert who can give you specific guidelines regarding the size, style and amount of words that you can use.
Share27 February 2018
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