Dealing with the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal struggle. When you’re grieving, decisions about the monument, gravestone, or cemetery may seem like they come on pretty quickly. However, it is important to take time and consider where your dearest family member or friend would like their final resting place to be. Here are a few options to contemplate while you are processing these complex emotions so you can make the best decision for your loved one with a clear mind:

Cemetery Types

Where you place the monument of your loved one will say a lot about the life of that special person. Typically, options for cemeteries range from religious, to public to even green cemeteries that focus on eco-friendliness. Public, district, and municipal cemeteries are often difficult to get into due to large populations and limited space. If you are looking for a religious option, it would be best to start with a local church and branch out to those of the same denomination within a reasonable distance. Ultimately, it is important to consider what the deepest personal values were of your loved one to make a decision that aligns with their views.

 Cemetery Location

Once you consider the type of cemetery for selection, it is important to determine the best location. Many people wish for as many family members and friends to visit their loved one as much as possible. Therefore, selecting a cemetery that is within one hour of your loved one’s hometown may be the best option. It is also important to consider the traffic and pollution in the surrounding area, to ensure that it is a place that is both easily accessible and maintains good environmental health for visiting family and friends.

Cemetery Rules

It is important to look at the rules and regulations of the cemetery you select to determine if it will be a good final resting place for your loved one. For example, some cemeteries only allow certain headstones or headstone designs in order to maintain continuity. Others might have restricted visiting hours that may not work well with your schedule. That’s why it’s important to visit the cemetery you would like to select for your loved one, talk to staff, survey the grounds and their maintenance and see if that cemetery speaks well to you and would honor your special person who passed away.

Making decisions for a loved one who has passed is never easy. The staff at Derrick Monument Company Inc. does their best to help people with the process to make the best decision about the monument and final resting place for the special person in their lives. Give them a call at (585) 768-8470 or visit their website for more information.