Grave markers are a beautiful way to commemorate the life of a passed loved one and provide a place for friends and family members to reflect and pay their respect. Your loved one’s monument should resemble who they were. The team at Sweet-Woods Memorial Co., in Phoenix, NY, have outlined below a few of the special ways they recommend customizing monuments.

Techniques for Personalizing Grave Markers and Memorials

1. Choose a Shape

Consider having the marker carved into a beautiful, appropriately commemorative shape. Choose a symbol that reflects the deceased’s religious beliefs or interests. Some common shapes include hearts, crosses, angels, books, or stars.

2. Recognize a Hobby

If your loved one dedicated their life to a specific passion or had a hobby that brought them joy, add something to the memorial to recognize it. For example, have a scene etched of them fishing in their favorite river spot. You could also add a symbol representative of a business that they built from the ground up.

3. Add a Photograph

Add a photograph by having the image etched into the marker or added with ceramic. It’s a unique way to make the memorial personal. Choose your favorite picture of your loved one or a photo of something that was important to them for a permanent memorialization.

4. Use Colors

The most common color used for grave markers are gray and black. Granite is available in a wide range of hues. 

5. Choose a Font or Signature

Fonts can add character to the grave marker. Whether you select script to add elegance or a Roman style font to add a historical touch, make sure you correlate it properly with the material used to ensure it comes out clear. You could also get a scan of their signature and have it etched into the memorial for a unique touch.

Sweet-Woods Memorial Co. makes beautifully crafted grave markers an affordable option. They have served the Syracuse area, as well as Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Madison Counties since 1932, and will ensure that you get a memorial that perfectly honors your loved one. Contact them at (315) 695-3376 to speak with a staff member about their custom monuments and visit them online for more information.