There are many types of monuments on the market today. Headstones can be either single or double. The first option has a low cost, designed to be installed on the grave of one person. Double monuments are used for family burials. Tombstones are offered by specialized companies.
What are tombstones?
The types of materials are:
Granite. This option will last a long time (about 500 years), it is not afraid of accidental mechanical impacts. There are many varieties on the market that differ in the type of structure and color. The material is not afraid of sudden changes in temperature, high humidity. One of the disadvantages is a lot of weight. Monuments are installed only after the soil on the grave sags.
Marble. This material is plastic, therefore it is used to create monuments of complex shapes. Dust settles on the monuments, dirt accumulates. It will take frequent visits to the cemetery in order to perform maintenance procedures.
stone chips. To create monuments from this material, the mandatory addition of binding components (polymers, cement) is required. Products will last about 50 years, have an affordable cost.
Bronze. Often, sculptures made of such material are installed on the graves. They look solid. Combination of products with granite slabs is allowed.
To buy high quality monuments, it is better to contact the company that has a positive reputation in the market among customers. Companies will provide guarantees.
