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?


Monday, December 23, 2013

Guidelines For Buying Granite Memorial Stones

By Tom Tree


The selection of grave headstones can be a difficult one including the choice of material, size, and ranges available. When it comes to the purchase of a monument or gravestone it is important to take the time to choose the most suitable design. There are a number of consumer tips available to ensure that the right decision is made.

A gravestone can be purchased from a monument retailer, cemetery or a funeral home. If it is your first time purchasing such stones, it is important to consult with a professional to guide your decision and to determine the most valuable options available. Factors such as the cost, color, material, size, and the lettering should be assessed.

Take the time to determine the cemetery regulations for the height and width requirements of the installation. There are a number of facilities that will only allow a headstone of a particular material including granite and size dimensions. Services may include the installation of the marker or you will have to hire a retailer to erect the structure.

Assess the size and the material that you will be purchasing for the stone. It is important to consider the popular and durable features available such as granite and bronze that will last against the elements. Color and dimensions for the height and width will need to be factored and meet with regulatory requirements.

Alternatives including limestone and marble are more affordable and common options, but it is important to consider lettering and the value it offers. There are a number of environmental factors that can cause significant deterioration with time. Compare the prices of stones and determine which of these will deliver the greatest value.

There is the option to view different designs online before making a final purchase choice. This will allow for comparisons of size and material including the design for the lettering on the stones that can be sought with the use of templates available on the web. Research into the different sentiments available can aid in making the best possible choice for the memory of a loved one that best represents their personality and interests.

Grave Headstones are required to meet specific industry requirements and therefore research into the options available can aid in making the best choice. If you are sourcing from a retailer, be sure to consult with licensed and reputable professionals in the field. Considerations for a number of factors such as size and inscriptions should be made that is representative of their memory.




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