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How to Clean a Headstone

How to Clean a Headstone: Step-by-Step Guide (+ Tools & Supplies) for 2025

Over time, even the most well-crafted stones can succumb to the elements. Dirt, moss, lichen, and pollution don’t just dull the appearance, they can cause...

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Innovative Tombstone Design: Creating Memorials That Change with the Seasons

Innovative Tombstone Design: Creating Memorials That Change with the Seasons

Introduction When you think about designing a tombstone, what comes to mind? Traditionally, it might be a static stone with names and dates. But what...

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Understanding Headstone Styles: Which Design Best Honors Your Loved One

Understanding Headstone Styles: Which Design Best Honors Your Loved One

Picking a headstone can feel overwhelming. You want it to be just right, and there are so many choices. Don't worry, we'll go through it...

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Temporary Grave Markers

Temporary Grave Markers: Pros and Cons, Cost, and More

Losing someone close to you is heavy. The last thing most people want to think about in the middle of all that grief is logistics....

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Choosing the Perfect Headstone Material: Your Guide to Balancing Beauty, Durability, and Cost

Choosing the Perfect Headstone Material: Your Guide to Balancing Beauty, Durability, and Cost

Check out this handy rating guide to help you choose the perfect headstone material for a lasting tribute that balances beauty, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Funeral Industry Definitions and Glossary of Terms

Funeral Industry Definitions and Glossary of Terms

This comprehensive glossary provides detailed definitions, phonetic pronunciations, and etymological backgrounds of key terms related to burial, cremation, funeral services, and more. 

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Who Owns the Headstone on a Grave?

Who Owns the Headstone on a Grave?

Navigating the legal landscape of headstone ownership can be complex, involving compliance with cemetery regulations that dictate the headstone's size, material, and design. Additionally, transferring...

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Presidential Grave Markers: Traditions, Requirements, and Surprises

Presidential Grave Markers: Traditions, Requirements, and Surprises

The tradition of government-furnished headstones and markers has deep roots, evolving significantly since the Civil War era. Initially, wooden headboards marked soldiers' graves, a practical...

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Unnecessary Funeral Expenses

Unnecessary Funeral Expenses: What to Avoid & How to Save

Funerals are one of the most emotionally difficult experiences a person can face. When you’re in the thick of grief, planning a ceremony for someone...

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