Companion Grave Markers
Sometime the love between the couple compels the near and dear ones to bury them together or adjacent to each other. This encouraged the fashion of the companion graves. The companion graves are the usually a set of two graves located side by side. The companion graves are generally memorized by a single grave marker known as the companion grave markers. The size of the companion grave markers is larger than the size of the single adult grave markers. However the material for the production of these markers provides a choice between sandstone, granite, marble and bronze.
Since these markers have a larger size therefore they have immense potential to include intricate designs with epitaph etc. The design option in the case of the companion grave markers is found to be much wider. They include flat, slanting, pillar, arch and all other designs. Due to the larger size of the companion grave markers, sometimes statues are also incorporated. Beside that there is ample scope of customizing these grave markers according to your choice. The most popular choice among the people for the companion narrows down to three and they are flat, slanting and arch. Usually the arch shaped companion grave markers are not in regular use in the modern times but in earlier days they were used quite often.
Companion grave markers are the fitting tribute to the deceased couple and always memorize them together as they were united in their lifetime. The flat companion grave markers are the most popular ones in the modern times. They are usually available in granite or bronze. Ike the normal adult grave markers they are also made using the same process.
Like the bronze companion grave markers are made through a molding process in which first the design is developed on a model plate or in computer including all artwork, designing and text are first incorporated and the model is finished up to the last detail then after your approval a negative mould is made out of it and then molten brass is poured into the mould to get the final bronze plaque for the grave marker. After giving the finishing touches to the plaque it is mounted to a granite base. The granite and sandstone grave markers on the other hand follow a different technique for manufacture. First the design of the companion grave marker is finalized as per your choice and instructions and a rubber stencil is prepared, then the stencil is pasted on the stone slab and sand blasted with the help of a sand blaster. After getting the desired finish the final touches are provided to the grave marker.
Companion grave markers are large in size therefore they are quite heavy in weight and pose a challenge for transportation and installation most of the time. Moreover nowadays cemeteries prescribe their own norms for the grave markers in terms of size and the choice of material. Therefore it would be a better idea to know the requirements of the cemetery before moving further.