Memorial Stones Instead of Tombstones

With the growth in cremation over traditional burial, the trend in creating a memorial garden or tree dedication is gaining popularity. Families often choose memorial stones, plaques or stepping stones to create a tribute for their loved one in place of a traditional graveyard memorial. This certainly saves a great deal of money for families who may not be able to afford a plot of land in a cemetery, the memorial stones can be personalized with the deceased's name, birth dates, and a brief sentiment. Whether or not an urn is selected, cremation also provide certain philosophical benefits as well; as ash is easily returned to the earth, after the body is consumed by flame—a tradition that dates back as far as human history.

Some families like to use the stone as a marker to dedicated a tree of special planting in the garden to remember their loved one. Most of our stones have hangers on the back that you could mount on a fence or even use as a plaque indoors as a wall hanging. The stones are sized so that they are not overly large and can become a versatile, weatherproof memorial that can be used in or outdoors.