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Basics To Expect When Choosing Headstone Vases
For many people, it is both a matter of respect, as well as a way of healing, to visit the burial place of someone who has passed away. Some choose to lay bouquets and individual flowers directly onto the grave though most places prefer it not be done in that manner. They recommend the use of cemetery vases for a number of reasons.
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.
There are so many variations in the styles, designs, shapes, sizes and colors in which these products may be found. The choice should reflect the personality and preferences of the deceased when not required to purchase a specific model. The primary focus is that the product be made in a sturdy design and from a material that is durable to withstand exposure to the elements.
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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