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Facts To Know When Picking Cemetery Vases
Visiting the final resting place of a loved one is an important part of the healing process for many people, and a means of respect for others. Though it is not uncommon for folks to simply lay flowers across the grave, most facilities advise against it. There are several reasons why it is recommended that one use cemetery vases instead.
Aside from the fact that most burial facilities now set and enforce strict guidelines as to what type of floral containers may be used, there are other practical reasons for this practice. To begin with, the blooms will last longer when they are kept in a vase of water. A sturdy holder will also keep them looking fresh and tidy and prevent them from being blown away.
Ease of maintenance is one of the primary reasons many facilities decided to go with stipulations on these items. Some styles are much simpler to work with when attempting to tend the lawn and trim the grass near the headstones. The guidelines also help attain a certain level of appeal when the grounds are viewed as a single unit.
The range of colors, sizes, shapes, designs and styles available are quite numerous. This allows one to purchase a product that accurately reflects the tastes of the person for whom it is intended to honor. It is most important to select an item that has a strong design and is created from a weather resistant material as it will sustain prolonged elemental exposure.
Shape is generally decided by the look of the headstone and the buyer's own preferences. It in no way determines how long the item will withstand the elements. Most containers are creative variations of basic forms like urns, squares, cones and cylinders, though some are unique designs.
Placement availability is also a necessary consideration. Whenever possible, place the container on the side of, or above the headstone instead of in front of it, to avoid blocking resident information. No purchase should be made without checking facility rules first.
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