5/05/2012

Significant Dignity of Memorial Plaques

By Ravin Gallmoed


Memorial plaques are not only used as a means of paying respect but also as an enshrining Signage to identify where the cadaver is buried. . A nominal substitute to tombstone is a memorial plaque. The real purpose of this plaque is to reminisce and cherish the memories of a loved one . It is important that the selection of your plaque is spot on; it displays respect, dignity and pays tribute to your loved one .

On the other hand, tombstones are also a common choice of selection over memorial plaques and usually carved on stones, occasionally marble and granite, laid over the burial site to underline the burial ground . Tombstones are carved in the shapes of many different angels, crosses and customized emblems in some cases .

Tombstones are gradually losing their popularity considering how expensive they are as compared to memorial plaques. Although memorial plaques are low on cost, they still last for a long time . They are generally mounted on a wooden frame; built in the wall firmly or laid upon the ground, made of a 2-ply exterior grade flexible acrylic.

You mostly get to choose from an array of options, bronze color, powdered coated aluminum plaques, ultraviolet protection coating, water resistant coating, etc.. The letters that are engraved are either carved on the first layer or filled with white color. The resilience of a plaque depends on the material being used; plastic, fiberglass or plain glass.

Memorial plaques are also well-known as 'take home memorials' as they are usually placed in the garden . These types of memorials offer a lot of advantages such as in case of relocation you can take it along with you and these also ensure a lot of private time. These memorials enable individuals or families' to mourn for their loved ones in private, with as much time as they want . Furthermore, the design of this memorial is also of your choice and it can be carved into almost anything .




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