How to Create Grave Markers
Making your own grave marker can be a great tribute to someone your love, or even a pet. The process can be time consuming, but you will be able to make it personal and to your liking. You should do something you feel honors the person or pet you lost.
Items Needed:
- Wood or concrete
- Pencil and paper
- Saw
- Sandpaper
- Concrete stamp
- Concrete form
- Decide on a material to use to make your grave marker. The two most commonly used materials are wood and concrete. Wood is cheaper and easier to work with, but concrete is more durable and weather resistant. If you do choose to wood make sure to buy pressure treated wood so that it will last in inclement weather.
- Design the grave marker. Draw this out with a pencil, so that changes can be made easier. Include any writing you want on the marker.
- Make a wooden grave marker. If you are using wood for your marker then you will cut the pieces to make the desired shape Sand the ends as smooth as possible. Stain or paint the wood for an extra special touch. Place on the grave.
- Make a concrete grave marker. Mix up the concrete according to the directions of the manufacture. Pour into wooden frame, shaped the way you want the marker. Place concrete stamps in correct order. Press the stamp in the concrete and then pull them out. Allow the concrete to dry. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for the correct time. Place on grave.