Leave A Personal Memorial of Your Life

Posted by Paul Liant
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May 21, 2010
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?A smile for all and a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, a beautiful memory she left behind.?



Your headstone or memorial plaque will be your final statement for the world to see. It allows you the opportunity to tell who you were and leave behind a memorial that will not be forgotten. Choosing a memorial plaque can become a very stressful process for family members if they have to choose what to have placed on stone or granite memorials /headstones after you have passed away. For that reason, it is wise to decide on your own what your final message to the world will be.



 1. Selecting the style and shape of your memorial. Most of us have some idea of what we want to take place after we are no longer here. There are lots of options that need to be taken into account, and these serious decisions are not to be made hastily. Whether you select cremation or burial, you can be sure that you can find a headstone or cremation plaque that suits your wishes. They can be made from granite, marble or natural stone in an extensive variety of shapes, colors, sizes, and styles. Considering all of these options will permit you to pick out the memorial that will fit you and the message you would like to convey after you have passed.



 2. Selecting a proper inscription. ?I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.? So reads the epitaph on the headstone of Winston Churchill. There are hundreds of general inscription messages available, which have been put commonly on headstones and memorial plaques for many years. You can take note of how many inscriptions are repeated if you just walk through your local churchyard or cemetery. Instead of opting for a frequently used epitaph, you can make your own personal inscription that expresses your personality, feelings, and sentiments. What you choose will serve as a lasting reminder of your life to everyone who visits your memorial and take note of your final message



 3. Choosing the motif. This is your final resting place, so why wouldn?t you decorate it in a way that expresses your personality and reminds others of your life? An engraving of your favorite pet, a wreath of roses or an image of your favorite moment can all be added to your headstone or cremation plaque to finish off the design. This also lets you give your memorial an extra personal touch that will remind everyone who sees it of who you were and everything you enjoyed in life.



Planning and deciding what you would like to have put on your memorial headstone or plaque is a highly emotional process, but it is also an important one. Remember that this will be your last, permanent message to family, friends, and loved ones after you have passed away. Considering the design of your headstone or plaque, deciding what inscription you wish to have displayed, and picking other decorative touches to your memorial are vital parts of planning a personal memorial that represents you when you are no longer here.
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