The advancements in artistry and design have completely transformed the world of headstone and memorial creation. When you take the time to plan ahead, you can have a headstone that truly reflects your interests and showcases a glimpse of who you are as a person. Check out some of the design options to consider for headstones.
1. Headstone Shapes
Instead of a traditional rectangle, you can order a headstone shape that reflects your interests or hobbies. For example, you could order a headstone shaped like a guitar that stands upright. Other shape ideas include hearts or trees. The shape design you pick will give you a clear idea of how much space you have to put extra elements on the stone.
2. Bas Relief Carvings
A bas relief carving is a design that pokes out of the headstone rather than getting carved deep into the stone. A bas relief carving can feature a lot of texture and details to reflect interests. You also have the opportunity to select specific areas for the carving. For example, a carving can appear across the top of a headstone or you can create a symmetrical look with mirrored carvings into each corner of a headstone.
3. Laser Engraved Images
Laser engraving technology allows headstones to feature highly detailed images with precise details engraved right onto a glossy black stone. The grayscale images can showcase some of your favorite interests like cars, gardening, or landscape views of some of your favorite locations. Due to the precise details, you can choose to have both large and small laser engraved images on a stone.
4. Engraved Quotes
Showcase your interests and views on life with a headstone that features an engraved quote. A quote could be from a favorite television or movie. If you love sports, then you can select a quote from your favorite coach or athlete. The quotes will have a meaning directly related to your interests and can have a special meaning that represents your life as well.
5. Negative Space Stone Cuts
A headstone with a negative space cut includes a portion of the stone that has been cut to reflect a specific shape like a tree or a cross. The negative space creates an eye-catching look and can create unique views at different times of the day as the sun shines through and creates various shadows. Choose a negative space cut to reflect one of your interests and pair the design with text and engravings that match the same look.
6. Plastered Pictures
Instead of engraving pictures on a stone, you can choose to have pictures plastered on them. A plastered picture allows you to use full-color photos. The picture will have all-weather protection. Choose a personal picture that reflects one of your interests or shows you partaking in one of your favorite hobbies.
7. Carved Monument Animals
Pair your headstone with a carved monument animal. A carved animal stone can sit right at the bottom of a gravestone and act as a nice companion to the main headstone. They will often get attached directly to the headstone to offer extra security. Choose one of your favorite animals to reflect your interests.
You can always mix and match these different ideas to create a truly unique gravestone design.
