The holidays are a time to be with the ones we love and also a time to remember the friends and family we’ve lost. This time of year is also when many around the country make special visits to their loved ones’ grave stones to do something special for the important people in their lives who have passed. McGee Monuments in Rochester, NY, has been serving the Greater Rochester community since 1900 in providing first-class funeral monuments and burial markers. The team at family-owned McGee Monuments knows that these burial markers are more than just slabs of granite; the personalized names, dates, and inscriptions are reminders that help preserve the memories of the ones that have gone before us.

That is why the holidays are the perfect time of year to think about grave stone decoration. Grave stone decoration is one way many people choose to pay tribute to their deceased friends and family, and there are many popular trends to consider, according to the professionals at McGee Monuments.

Some of the most popular headstone decorating ideas include:

• Flowers: Flowers are perhaps the most popular headstone decoration. Consider bringing your loved one’s favorite flower or plant. Some flat grave stones even have built-in vase options.
• Seasonal Decorations: With the holidays upon us, place holiday wreaths, ornaments, or Poinsettia plants on the grave stone as a way of remembering special holiday memories.
• Personalized Mementos: Bringing a framed picture or other personalized memento with special meaning to the grave stone is a time-honored way to remember lost family and friends.

With or without special headstone decorations, visiting the burial marker of your loved ones is a very personal experience. The professionals at McGee Monuments recognize this and offer one-on-one consultations during the initial grieving process to ensure their high-quality granite headstones are a tribute to your loved ones that will help make memorial visits special.

For more information on how the family-owned McGee Monuments can help guide you through your time of need, call (585) 546-4602, or visit them online.