5 factors to consider when selecting a monument

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5 Factors To Consider When Selecting A Monument
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Introduction
Monument selection includes taking five basic
steps. These steps play an important role in
determining the exact monument you want to honor
your loved one. In this presentation we are going
to see what these steps are and how these are
helpful in selecting the right monument.
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1. Style

You have to decide which style of the monument
you want. Pillow monument, upright monument, flat
markers are some of the examples of monument
style. It will help you select a main category of
monuments so that you can then move to the next
step.
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2. Size
Second step is to determine the size of the
monument you need. It depends on personal choice
and also the size of the cemetery, rules and
regulations of the cemetery. The size of the
monument also determines its cost. Bigger the
monument is, higher will be the cost.
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3. Material
The third step is to select the right material
for the monument of your loved ones grave. Be it
granite, bronze, or any other material available,
select the one that suits you the most, so that
you get one step closer to selecting your
monument.
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4. Finish
After you have selected the material for the
monument, next step is to finalize the finish.
Its about how will the monument look like after
it is finalized. It can be matt, polished or
natural. You can choose any finish that will
complement your loved ones grave better.
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5. Design
Last thing you need to finalize is the design of
the monument. Its again related to the apparent
look of the monument. Where do you want the text
to be written and what would be the font style
and monument accessories etc. It comprises the
design of the monument which gives a final look
to the monument.
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