Next, you’ll need to think about which headstone design and shape you’d prefer. It’s completely up to you which shape you choose. There are lots of options:

traditional grave spaces- allow the owner of the grave to put a full headstone on after burial. All memorials of this type must be installed to approved national standards In the UK, there are certain rules and regulations cemeteries put in place regarding memorial headstones. Whether the cemetery is owned by the council or is private property, it’s important to get an understanding of the regulations before you choose a headstone or look at gravestone designs. Pitched: The most rustic of all the finishes, a pitched finish gives the stone a textured surface with jagged edges, meaning it’s easier to plot into older surroundings. Furthermore, there are a whole host of benefits that come hand in hand with traditional kerb sets, including the reduction of grave maintenance and the ability to add a personalised touch to the gravestone.You can also add solar lights to a grave area such as a stone angel holding a solar light. You might also wish to include seasonal decorations when you visit the grave at Christmas time or on your loved one’s birthday. These could include a mini potted Christmas tree or a birthday teddy bear. Grave decorations like these depend on the cemetery rules. You can then think about what finish you would like the headstone to have. There are a few options:

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