Purchasing a gravestone is obviously a sensitive project. Make the right decision for your loved one’s final resting place with the following tips from Derrick Monument Co. This grave marker and monument business proudly provides headstone designs and related services to Le Roy, NY, and the surrounding areas. Keep the following in mind when buying a gravestone.

Know Cemetery Regulations

Call or visit the website of your selected cemetery and write down gravestone requirements, including those regarding size and material type. Some cemeteries do not have strict headstone stipulations, while others only allow flat grave markers or the use of certain colors. If you wish to integrate a vase with your headstone, ask if the cemetery allows such features. Learn about delivery and installation options as well, as many cemeteries offer installation service.

Choose the Material

Select the material once you have researched designated options with your cemetery. The etchings on limestone and marble tombstones eventually erode due to damage from the elements, while bronze and granite gravestones are durable as well as aesthetically-pleasing. Research pricing to help narrow your selection.

Customize the Gravestone

Personalize your chosen grave marker with an inscription and any other allowed embellishments. Find the perfect quote if the loved one who has passed on has not specified any wording, or choose a design that pays homage to the family member’s personality. You may also wish to keep the gravestone simple with only the name, birth date, and death date.

Discuss these and other gravestone buying tips with the experts at Derrick Monument Co. The headstone design team will help you create the perfect grave marker that adheres to cemetery regulations and provides a loving tribute to your family member. Call (585) 768-8470 or visit the website.