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Deciding how to mark a grave monument can be difficult. While coping with the emotions of loss, you’re also tasked with the challenge of honoring your loved one with something permanent. While including the deceased’s name and dates of birth and death may be obvious, there are other unique ways that you can commemorate the person.

3 Ways to Customize Grave Monuments

1. Nicknames

grave monumentSome people go their entire lives using only their nicknames. You can use the space on the grave monument to include a moniker and even add a short blurb about the origins of the name. It may be a family-given name or a cute name affectionately bestowed upon the person by friends.

2. Lyrics

Consider your loved one’s favorite musical artist or band. Somewhere in that catalog may be a song lyric that best suits their personality and spirit. This may take some time and effort, but you can look at it as a cathartic effort that may help ease your grief and channel your energy into doing something special to honor your loved one. You can also collaborate with other friends and family members. Play music together, remember the good times, and agree on a lyric that would be appropriate for a cemetery grave marker.

3. Artwork

If you’ve ever visited a cemetery, you’ve probably noticed that some grave monuments and markers are particularly artistic. Many families select stones that feature celebratory artwork to honor their loved ones. This can be something as personal as an etched image of the deceased, a religious symbol, or a depiction of something they particularly loved, such as a sport or a hobby.

 

Families in La Crosse, WI, consider Oak Grove Cemetery one of the most peaceful and beautifully arranged resting places in the area. Spaces are available now in this park-like atmosphere. Why not add something unique to your loved one’s grave monument as a thoughtful and loving way to honor a life well-lived? Visit the cemetery’s website for more information, or call (608) 782-6956.

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