Design Specifics: What Every Memorial Marker Needs
Losing someone we love can be quite a traumatic experience. We often find ourselves wishing we could have had more time with our loved one to talk and share more moments together. This longing to
Columbarium: It’s More Than Just A Resting Place
The term "columbarium" has often been used interchangeably with the term "mausoleum". They are both words describing permanent resting places for the dead that are open to the public. Family and friends gather to remember
Evolving the Cemetery: The Art of Remaining Relevant in a Cremation World
Traditions are familiar, intensely personal and comforting rites that are passed on through the generations, and nowhere is tradition more powerfully observed as in the rituals of burial. The practice of commemorating life is the
How Beautiful Columbaria & Landscapes Can Bring Families Back to the Cemetery
Setting the Stage: How Beautiful Columbaria & Landscapes Can Bring Families Back to the Cemetery By Susan Johnstone When I was a young girl I always marvelled at my mother’s fascination with cemeteries. We would
How to Improve the Appeal of the Bottom Tier Niches
Redesigning The Ground Floor Planning a new feature columbarium for Sarnia Ontario’s Lakeview Cemetery required some "thinking outside the box". Inspired by Manager Kelly O’Connor’s idea to solve an age-old problem by turning the lowest
The Pacific Northwest: Pushing Columbarium Design Forward
There is a quiet buzz on the North American trade show circuit. One hears a quick reference at a business meeting. Something bold and exciting is happening in the Pacific Northwest that is beginning to
How to Clean and Maintain a Granite Memorial Stone
We always want the best for our loved ones, even when they have passed away. That’s why many families make it a point to regularly clean the memorial stones of their beloved departed relatives. We
Different Types of Stones for Memorials
A memorial should be made of a material that withstands the weather, and is suitable for shaping and ornamentation. We at Sunset Memorial & Stones completely understand the grief and devastation that is caused when
Selecting Designs for Granite Memorial Stones
Deciding on a memorial for a loved one can be a tremendously emotional experience for families. Describing and defining a life through the permanence of stone can be overwhelming when compounded with the experience of
