When your loved one passes away, their gravestone is a place that permanently honors their memory. Keeping their headstone clean is one way to respect their memory, but adding personal touches and details will make it as unique as your loved one was, preserving their memory and creating a meaningful place for you to visit. Below are a few ways to improve your loved one’s burial site.

Ideas for Enhancing Your Loved One’s Burial Site

1. Veterans Bronze Attachments

If your loved one served in a branch of the military, recognize their service by requesting a bronze veterans attachment to be placed on their gravestone. These bronze plaques are reserved for service members only, and they can be customized to suit your preferences. A quote, your loved one’s dates, an image, or other details can be added for personalization.

2. Lights & Flowers

Add color and brightness to their burial site by embellishing it with lights and flowers. Both of these will show that their grave is well taken care of, and they’re signs of respect, remembrance, and love. There are numerous options available for both. If you’d like a light, buy eternal or solar ones to symbolize that your loved one’s memory and spirit live on; they require little maintenance. When deciding on flowers, choose your loved one’s favorite species or colors. Place them in an urn or in-ground vase to keep them stationary and provide an organized appearance.

3. Porcelain Dedo Pictures

Porcelain dedo pictures are oval portraits of your loved one that are affixed to the front of a grave marker. Designed to last, they preserve the memory of your loved one’s face for future generations, and they allow you to have a photo to look at when visiting the grave, without worrying about damaging the original photo. Size and colors can be customized, whether you want traditional black and white or something bright, and they honor your loved one’s memory.

When you’re looking for a headstone for your loved one, contact Derrick Monument Company, Inc in Genesee County, NY. They offer quality gravestone services, from lettering to installing enhancements. Whether you’re browsing cemetery monuments or searching for the perfect addition to your loved one’s headstone, they’ll meet your needs with respectful and kind service. Since 1915, they’ve offered personalized services, including veterans bronze attachments, porcelain dedo pictures, eternal and solar lights, and in-ground vases. Learn more about their services online, then call (585) 768-8470 to begin customizing your loved one’s gravestone today.