Bronze grave markers and headstones are created through a detailed process that begins with cemetery requirements and an approved memorial design. Names, dates, inscriptions, borders, emblems, and portraits are typically incorporated into the bronze casting rather...
Many times when a spouse passes, the surviving spouse will purchase a double or companion monument. This means that the headstone, footstone, or anything else that is being used to mark the grave, is now centered over 2 graves as opposed to just one. This kind of...
The unveiling is the formal dedication of the headstone. Religiously, an unveiling can take place anytime 30 days after the funeral, which is also referred to as the “Shloshim.” Traditionally, many people wait 11 months to one year past the funeral as it...
People obtain life insurance for many different reasons. A policy can act as a financial investment vehicle, a way to pay off estate taxes, and even a way to borrow money. While these reasons are all valid, the created purpose of insurance in general is to prepare a...
Being a part of the Baltimore/Washington Jewish Community has enabled me to come across the Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington. The committee is made up of experienced individuals, who are actively involved with Jewish congregations, social...
ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR PERSONAL BELIEF SYSTEM. The first step of course is to find a cemetery that is reasonably close to where you live so that you can visit easily. Once you have found a few within close proximity, look to see which land is most affordable, and which...
