Types of Headstones You Need to Know

When you have your loved ones around you, you can do whatever it takes to make them feel special or be it to just bring a smile on their faces. But once they leave for some other world –heaven –you are only left with memories to mourn over. You won’t be able to do them any favours once they free themselves from the earthly life cycle. However, there’s still a way you can express your gratitude for your loved ones, soon after their departure from this materialistic world.

You can commemorate your loved ones by getting a headstone designed in their name. Alas, it’s not going to bring them back, but having their presence in the form of etched identity and a crisp picture will make you feel better and relieved to some extent.

When it comes to choosing the headstone, you would want to pick the one that truly defines the lure and appeal of the deceased one. Of course, your loved one meant special to you, and therefore, the commemorating headstone should justify the elegance of the deceased personality. Here are some of the headstones you can take your pick from:

Granite Headstones

Granite is elegant in itself. Apart from being just expensive, it is a symbol of royalty and sophistication. This option is going to be suitable for your needs as it has provision for laser-etched inscription and picture overlays as well. This headstone can be availed with or without a base of same or different material. However, available options for base are stainless steel and granite. Further, technology has made it convenient to facilitate laser-etching process for even intricate images and inscriptions. Or, if you are more inclined towards traditional granite headstone, you can go for that option, too. Unlike Laser-etched headstone, it is not possible to achieve photos and high-end graphics on a traditional headstone. So make your choice accordingly.

Reflective Headstones

Reflective headstones are widely preferred over their counterparts; reason being durability and essentially reflective surface. These headstones are made of highly polished stainless steel that stands responsible for the unique appeal. Moreover, the use of glass in the construction of these headstones makes them appear more elegant and attractive. Further, the accents of inscriptions and other motifs become more pronounced when light disperses through glass and then reflects from stainless steel surface.

Light Transmitting Headstones

Light Transmitting Headstone is quite new to the league of headstones, but it has fast become the bestselling product of all. It comes with a stainless steel design and exhibits the beautiful amalgamation of steel and glass to facilitate interplay of light. It holds a lighting fixture which can accommodate a light bulb of the desired power rating. This type of headstone can rest on your table, besides your bed; while you’d be sleeping, this headstone will be awake all night with a soft glow and the essence of your loved one around.

When it comes to buying headstones, you would rather want to avail customizable options than the ready made ones –for it is you who understand your loved one better than the maker of headstones or anyone else in the world. The good news is: you can now design your own headstone. Leading suppliers, like Forever Shining, offer a myriad of headstones and provide customers with a convenient option of customizing headstones online.

Conclusion

With a customized headstone, you can portray the personality and aura of the deceased one in a better way.