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, December 7, 2013

Making A Proper Headstone Or Tombstone

By Timothy Tree


When someone in the family has passed on to the other side, those who have been left behind will want to carefully plan an elegant service. With a stone memorial in place, the deceased individual can be honored. As long as family members have made a smart choice when it comes to style, the ceremony should come off without a hitch.

Granite is an excellent choice for a wide range of situations. It comes in a variety of colors and is usually known for its elegance. Crystals of pink, white, and black will stand out against the sky for all time. Granite is also durable enough to remain in pristine shape for several generations. Purchasers can pick out a particular texture that strikes their fancy.

If individuals are not inclined to choose granite, they might consider marble instead. Marble is often known for its beautiful swirls, which are part of the rock texture itself. In fact, marble is an extremely hard material that will hold up for generations. It comes in many different colors and can be polished by professionals for some extra radiance.

When family members are deciding where to put the memorial, they will want to consider the wishes of the deceased. In a traditional burial, the marker will be placed very near the plot. If the individual has been cremated, on the other hand, the stone can be taken to a park area, where visitors can come and look at it whenever they wish.

Some individuals will have more money than others. If the family is looking to pay for a very large headstone that will tower over the rest of the cemetery, they will need to get their finances in order. With various relatives chipping in, the process should be affordable for all. The most elegant stones, of course, may very well be on the smaller side.

The shape of the marker will be left up to the relatives. Religious symbols, for instance, will work best for some people. Others will prefer simple markers that are not ornate in any way. In some instances, men and women will have indicated in their wills what should be done.

In the end, a stone memorial can be fashioned in a number of different ways. If loved ones are not sure how to handle the style, they can look online for some fashionable ideas. Masons may also be able to provide some helpful information. As long as the chosen style honors the memory of the deceased, everything should be fine.




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