Funeral Services and Planning

Headstone
Placed upright on a base, the headstone can be of different design and color. The inscription is displayed on it.

Base
Placed on the foundation, the base upholds the headstone. The headstone and base are both made of granite, the most durable and resistant of natural rock.

Foundation
Concrete poured into the ground to uphold the base and headstone, the foundation prevents the monument from leaning and sinking.

Inscription
Commonly divided into two parts:

1. Usually the family name is written in a larger character at the top or bottom of the tomb stone.
2. The deceased's full name is written. You may have the full date of birth and death or simply and most commonly just the year of birth and death. This also varies with the size and room on the tomb stone, for all inscriptions to be made in the future.

Design
The design of the stone varies by the shape of the monument and the drawings engraved on the front or back of the stone. Catalogues of drawings are available by the seller of monuments. Custom drawings brought by the buyer could be replicated after discussing it with the seller.