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?


Thursday, December 12, 2013

Grave Stone Options

By Timothy Tree


A lot goes into handling the details surrounding all the arrangements for a funeral. There is the selection of burial plot, types of flowers preferred, casket choice, music and plenty of other decisions to be made. Perhaps one of the most important matters at hand will be finding a Headstone For Grave marking that suits the tastes and personality of the person it represents.

A gravestone is a lasting reminder of a person's life and it should be something they would admire and appreciate. They come in many sizes, shapes, designs and styles that make finding a pleasing combination fairly easy. Certain materials even make it possible to step outside the standard color choices of natural gray tones.

Available options are going to depend on several different influencing factors. To avoid possibly purchasing a marker that one will not be able to use, it is best to have place of interment settled before choosing a gravestone. Some cemeteries will allow patrons to erect any type of monument they desire, but some have strict guidelines regarding things such as style, height and extra features.

While some facilities will only allow markers that lay flush to the ground, making it easier to maintain a neat and peaceful lawn appearance, others allow a bit more freedom of choice. There are many different styles such as bevel and slant monuments that are low profile and have an angled surface for easy reading, standard uprights and obelisks. Each of these has virtually endless variations on their design possibilities.

There are several materials that are great to use in these monuments. Substances such as brass, sandstone, slate and marble each make beautiful creations. A vast majority of markers tend to be constructed from bronze and granite because these two are known for their incredible durability against all types of weather conditions as well as their low maintenance and attractiveness.

Personalization options are available for each type of design. One of them is adding special words of wisdom to the marker such as one of the bearer's favorite poems, passages, sayings, verses or prayers. Customization could even be done by choosing to have special features like planters, vases, statues, photo frames, etchings, decals and even seating built right into the structure.

Finding the perfect headstone for grave representation is a quest that usually takes a bit of time and consideration. One must balance restrictions such as site regulations and budget against personal preferences and desires. The most important thing is that the final product be a fitting tribute to the life of the individual for who is it erected.




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