There are still a lot of decisions to make for a loved one who passed on, even if you know they wanted cremation services in Hightstown, NJ. That’s the first decision you will make, but it’s just the beginning. It’s nice to know that once the cremation portion of the process is complete, you don’t have a timeline on anything else you do. You can have a memorial right away, or wait until later. You can place them in their final resting place soon, or again, wait until later. IF you are ready to move forward, and you want to place your loved one in a cremation grave in the cemetery, you’ll also want to choose a headstone. Here are tips for that part of the process. 

Understand Sizing Needs 

Cremation plots are often smaller than regular plots and that means they might have smaller headstone options available to you. Understand the sizing you need for the plot on hand. The cemetery will likely have those parameters available to you so you can get things measured out and placed just right. 

Check On Cemetery Rules 

Many cemeteries have rules and regulations as to what you can get for a headstone. Some only allow certain materials while others will take only certain sizes. There might also be limits as to what you can engraved on the stone. Know the rules so you don’t order something that the cemetery won’t allow. Those rules can help to guide you towards something that will work well for everyone. 

Choose A Nice Material 

Check the material options and see what you appreciate the most. Keep in mind that certain materials weather more than others and you might want to get something that can stand up to the outdoor temperatures and weather issues. Your budget might also come into play as to what you can get for materials on the headstone. 

Consider The Engraving With Care 

Most likely the important part to you is going to be what you have engraved on the stone, and that is something you will want to think about with great care. You can keep it simple with your loved one’s name, birth and death dates, and many people do. It’s perfectly acceptable to do so. You could also put more on the headstone, depending on what’s allowed and what kind of space you have available. 

Check With Family 

Talk to your family about the headstone options and, especially, what you will engrave on the stone. This is a place they are going to visit as they grieve and want to honor your loved one in the future and you might appreciate their ideas and input as you move forward as a group. 

When you are trying to figure out what to do for a loved one’s headstone on their cremation plot in the cemetery, take your time with the process. There’s no timeline and no rush. The only timeline in place for anything after cremation services in Hightstown, NJ is the timeline you decide to set for yourself. Reach out to us for any services or preplanning need.