Memorial stones are a wonderful way to remember a departed loved one, and at Perfect Memorials, you'll find a selection of hundreds of memorial garden stones to choose from. Most of these stones are made to be kept indoors or outside, so that you can place them on a mantelpiece, in a garden, or in any location that helps you remember the person you've lost. You can even choose from a number of custom engraved memory stones in many shapes, sizes, and materials.
When selecting a memorial stone to honor your loved one, start by narrowing down what type of stone you're looking for. There are many options to choose from, so having an idea of where you want to place the stone or whether or not you want custom engraving can help you to narrow the field. Some of the basic categories of memorial stones include the following:
- Custom engraved memorial stones
- Garden accent stones
- Memorial stone cremation urns
Keep in mind that just because a memorial garden stone is in one category doesn't mean that it won't fall into another – many stone cremation urns, for example, can also be engraved. Starting with a general category is often the first step toward finding what you really want, however.
Some of your memorial stone material options include black granite, gray granite, bluestone and river rock. Because of the nature of the material, the stones will vary slightly in size, thickness, and color. These variations add to the uniqueness of the memorial.
Custom Engraved Memorial Stones
While many different types of sympathy garden stones can be engraved, custom engraved stones typically focus primarily on the personalization rather than a pre-selected quote or image. There are a wide variety of shapes and sizes available, from rectangles to hearts to oval river rocks, so the amount of space available for engraving will vary significantly. In many cases, you'll also have the option of adding an engraved image or photo to the stone.
Garden Accent Stones
At Perfect Memorials, we offer a wide range of memorial garden stones to choose from, including those specifically made for family members, those honoring pets, and those made in the shape of hearts. Some, but not all, of these accent stones can be personalized, typically with a small black plaque that's engraved and attached. Most of these memorial stones include a pre-selected poem or quote, and there may be space for a piece of artwork.