Losing a loved one is never easy, but there is some comfort in knowing you can pay tribute to the beloved person you've lost. A customized monument or headstone is a loving way to say goodbye and honor the life of someone dear to you. Below are three ways to personalize a monument for your loved one.

How to Customize Monuments to Honor Loved Ones

1. Names, Dates, Style & Color

The most popular choice for monument customization is adding the name of the deceased, their birth date, and the date they passed away; this information can be engraved in a font of your choice. You can also choose from different  shades and colors of stone. Consider the styles, colors, and textures your loved one would have liked, and you will have a design that serves their memory well.

2. Photos & Images

Including a photograph as part of a monument makes the memorial personal and memorable. You might also elect to have an illustration, drawing, or design etched onto the stone. Either way, find an image that reflects who the deceased was, an interest or passion they had, or a belief that informed their life and gave them inspiration.

3. Shape

Gone are the days when headstones had to be rectangular or upright tablets. You can use your imagination to customize a monument shape that fits the personality and style of the one you've lost. Shapes like teardrops, crosses, hearts, bells, and angels are just some of the many options available.

Leave an eternal testament to the life and contributions of your departed loved one, and call Hirons Memorial Works today. They have provided monuments, headstones, and custom engraving services to the Mount Orab, OH, area for over 80 years. Call (888) 444-6356, visit their website, or connect with them on their Facebook page to learn more about their services or start designing a memorial.