How to Set Up a Memorial Stone
Setting up a memorial stone doesn’t have to be complicated. When they are set up well they will reflect a beautiful place where you and others can remember loved ones that have passed. You can easily make this a serene place that they would be proud of.
Setting up a memorial stone can be a beautiful way for you to remember a loved one. It is an easy and often therapeutic thing that you can do to remember someone that you have lost.
What You’ll Need:
- Mulch
- Shovel
- Flowers
- Garden Stone
- Hand Shovel
- Tiller
- Decide what you want the garden stone to say. You may want to go with a famous quote or scripture. Go with something that means a lot to you and would have meant a lot to the person you are remembering. Also decide if you want to put their life dates and name on the stone.
- Find a stone that will go well in your garden and is tasteful for the situation. Decide on the look and the size of the stone and keep in mind what you will want to get engraved on it.
- Find an engraver that will put the writing onto the rock for you. Go online or ask around to find a good engraver that is affordable. Check around at funeral homes for information on local engravers.
- Get your garden ready for the stone. Clear a spot big enough for the stone and get rid of any grass. You may also want to plant some new flowers around the spot where the stone will go. This can make it stand out more.
- Dig a small hole so that the stone will stay in place when it is done being engraved. Keep up with the area the stone is in so that it will always look nice.