Perhaps more than any deficiency in memorialization, the lack
of meaningful epitaphs drew me to the monument industry.
“Epitaph,” an inscription that memorializes a person, originates from Latin
meaning “funeral oration.” Naturally, an epitaph should say something special.
Yes, a Cross, Masonic emblem, and types of flowers, for example, tell us something about
an individual, but everyone’s life is a unique story. We owe it to our loved ones to
properly memorialize them.
Because of grief, I understand that families may not have time or energy to create a
polished epitaph. That is why I employ an editor in my business, ValdostaMemorials.com.
The family may simply submit a quick draft or even a list of important elements of the
person’s life. Then we edit, write, and work with the client until the wording is
just right.
My best advice is to purchase your memorial ahead of need. That way, you and your family
can work together with us on your memorial inscription. We will be able to express your
life story exactly as you’d like.
Benches, ledgers, the backside of upright monuments, and supplemental monuments give us
extra space to tell your story. Your life wasn’t a blank slate; your memorial
shouldn’t be either.
Who were the grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren of the deceased? What was her
occupation, hobbies, awards, values? If words aren’t left on the memorial, folks may
not know much about the person’s life.
To perfectly complement a meaningful epitaph, a porcelain photo may be added. With these
tools, we’ll create a fitting tribute honoring a person’s life.
