Losing a loved one is hard but there are ways you can represent their legacy and create a space to visit them. One way is to get a headstone installed in a cemetery. According to U.S. Funerals Online, the U.S. has about 2.4 million funerals every year. A memorial headstone is typically placed after the funeral. There are many ways you can get a headstone installed. Memorial headstones are usually inscribed with words that honor lost loved ones. The headstone includes both biographical information and an epitaph. Each headstone has different things included in them. Here are a few you probably didn’t know about.

Cenotaphs

This is a memorial headstone that doesn't represent the last resting place of a loved one. It’s more of a representation of a person who could have passed away in a war or lost at sea. It can be customized to give information about who they were as an individual.

Biographical Information

This information includes the date of birth of a loved one. The date of passing is also included and gives more information about the years they've lived. This can be customized to each family's liking.

An Epitaph

This is a phrase of words that are written in memory of a person. It could also be something that people remember you by. For instance, a phrase that they loved to use. It can also be a nice quote that brings happiness to families when reading it.

A Picture

Modern memorial headstones have a picture inscribed or attached and are mostly made of bronze or laser etched into the granite. Pictures are optional but give the headstone a more customized look. Some prefer just having the name of their loved one, their date of birth, their date of passing, and an epitaph.

Although losing a loved one isn’t easy, there are ways to honor them that can bring joy to your life during this hard time. Memorial headstones come in various designs and can be installed to your preference. The cost of memorial headstones also varies depending on the features that are added and the size. If you’re looking for a memorial headstone that families rely on, contact Heritage Memorials Inc today.