REASONS TO BUY A MONUMENT IN ADVANCE
More and more people are choosing to pre purchase their monument before death. By planning ahead, you select the style, size and colour you want. Personalizing a design which you help to create, the monument reflects your beliefs, values, those things which are meaningful to you. This is your chance to make your personal statement for history and to tell future generations about yourself and your family.
You can save money, too, when you buy a monument before the need arises. Like everything else, it will cost less now than in years to come.
The best consumer is an educated one . . . we will work with you to create the monument that is right for you. And who knows better what is right for you than you yourself?
Always remember . . . you have the right to choose.
TURN MEMORIES INTO MEMORIALS
Although you can’t be separated you from your memories … nevertheless, they are intangible and they fade with time. How can you express your memories to others and how do you make them last beyond your own lifetime? There is a way to preserve to your memories, and at the same time express the love you feel for that special person. A memorial commemorates life and makes the memories permanent . You help create a monument to that loved one. Virtually anything you remember and want remembered about your loved one can now be incorporated into the design of a memorial.
MEMORIALS GIVE PERMANENT EXPRESSION TO YOUR CHERISHED MEMORIES
Now a monument, crafted by our skilled artisans from granite, marble or bronze can be designed to depict the very things you remember most.
With reverence. With silent dignity.
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Marriage is often expressed by intertwining rings. Then use of symbols can tell much about an individual. The caduceus is traditionally used for a doctor, scales of justice the lawyer, the lamp of learning says the person was a teacher. |
| Flowers have a traditionally expressed many personality and character traits. The rose is the universal symbol of love and beauty, while the lily stands for purity and the resurrection. Almost everywhere the oak leaf represents strength and endurance. |
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Whether used either as the actual shape of the memorial itself, or as a decoration, The cross states that this person was a Christian, while the Celtic cross beautifully proclaims one’s Celtic ancestry. |
| The Jewish religion is symbolized by a Star of David on a memorial. There are numerous other symbols to attest to one’s faith, and this may be further emphasized through a quotation from the Scripture. |
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Widely used on memorials, Fraternal emblems represent these affiliations that are often an integral part of life. |
Technological advances in cutting and polishing stone now permit us to use depictions of vocational tools, hobbies, sports, scenes from nature, the family home. Even an image of the deceased can be now be reproduced on the stone with almost unbelievable exactness for the ultimate in personalization.
MEMORIALS MAY HELP TO RESOLVE GRIEF
The importance of a memorial in the resolution of grief has been written about by many psychologists specializing in grief therapy. They confirm the role a monument plays in providing a focus for grief. It is a solemn and peaceful place to go for meditation. One’s memories are displayed in a beautiful and reverent manner.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A MONUMENT RETAILER
A monument dealer with a proven track record of service and quality.
Personal, professional service to help you create a monument that is artistically designed and expertly created. This way, you can turn a monument into a "memorial".
Knowledge of local cemetery’s rules and regulations governing types and sizes of monuments. You need to know before ordering a memorial if the cemetery has restrictions which will limit choices.
A payment policy which is fair and reasonable.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR CEMETERY
Different cemeteries have different rules and regulations regarding monuments and markers. It is critical that before you buy a cemetery lot, that you ask what kinds of monuments and markers are permitted. A monument retailer is a good source of information on cemetery policies in your community.
Some cemeteries (often called memorial parks) only allow flat or lawn level markers.
Some cemeteries only allow upright monuments in certain sections, or they may impose restrictions on the size, which could severely limit your choice. Before you purchase a cemetery lot, be sure you know if there are limitations on location and size.
There are a variety of fees for installation of the monument, perpetual care, and other add-on services. Ask questions before you buy a cemetery lot, and be sure you receive satisfactory answers.
Tingley Monuments can help you get answers to those questions about the right choice of cemetery for the monument you want to purchase. Remember the monument will endure for generations so great care should be taken in the choice of both monument and cemetery lot.
WHEN CREMATION OCCURS
For those choosing cremation, the monument is no less important. Usually when cremation be selected you will still bury the ashes, and you will want to place a memorial in a cemetery. Cremation also offers a wider choice for the placement of a memorial.
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