After a loved one passes, it can be difficult to learn how to stay close to them and cherish their memory. A headstone can serve as one way that many mourners find solace after death. These markers can become almost like a familiar face in the cemetery every time you visit, acting as a testament to your loved one’s life in a beautiful and steadfast way.

The most meaningful headstones remind family and friends about their loved one’s life, including their favorite objects, hobbies and moments. The design process is often the first way that headstones help provide comfort. Family and friends often find themselves recalling anecdotes and endearing qualities as they work together to design a memorial headstone for their loved one.

For example, if your loved one was a gardener or nature enthusiast, consider creating a headstone etched with bright blooms and trees for an inspiring reminder of their life. You could also design a monument that’s overflowing with fresh flowers and seasonal foliage, and bring along a bloom or fresh sprig to add to their personal garden every time you visit.

Made from strong materials like stone or marble, headstones are designed to survive for many years. They will be there when you are ready to visit, standing resiliently as a reminder of your loved one’s life and memory.

Losing a loved one is never easy. Since 1915, Derrick Monument Co. in Le Roy, NY, has been helping residents memorialize their loved ones with beautifully designed headstones, monuments, and gravestone markers. This family-owned business puts a focus on customer service, sensitivity, and artistry, creating flower urns, in-ground vases and solar lighting to customize your loved one’s final resting spot. Learn more about their company or products by heading online or giving them a call today at (585) 768-8470.