Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Saturday, June 19, 2010

How To Choose A Perfect Headstone For Your Loved One Can Depend On Several Factors

By Tom Tree

Planning a funeral for loved ones is a difficult and overwhelming time. How to Choose a Perfect Monument for Your Loved One will often times be an expensive and difficult process of a funeral.

The headstone should be made from a quality material in order to withstand the elements. It is an investment that will be intact for hundreds of years to follow. There are many different styles as well as various ways to customize them specific to the loved ones.

Some cemeteries require that the marker be an in ground plaque made from stone or metal in order to keep a unified look to the cemetery. It is important to verify the requirements of the cemetery before ordering a marker to ensure that it can be used.

If you have opted for a headstone that stands above the ground it should be created from marble or granite as these two materials are very durable and will tolerate the change in elements. These can be found in numerous sizes, shapes and can be customized to your specific needs.

The headstone will be a tribute for the deceased so deciding what to have written could be difficult. They typically will have the deceased name, birth dates and date of death as well as additional poems, sayings or special verses. Stones of this style can also be customized with decorative accessories such as a picture frame.

How to Choose a Perfect Monument for Your Loved One is a difficult time both with expense and choice of stone. Grief is extremely difficult and the funeral planning process can feel overwhelming, so many loved ones wait a few weeks before making the decision on a headstone. This is perfectly acceptable as it gives loved ones time to decide on the most meaningful words to add to the monument. It is also understandable to shop around for a monument that is within the budget, yet will be the perfect choice for the deceased and loved ones.

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