Shapiro Monuments

Let us assist you during this sad and difficult time. We are here for all your monument needs. Losing a loved one and final taking care of final arrangements is a tough road to walk alone. Contact us to make this process a little easier.

Many know that cemeteries are not just for the deceased and their loved ones. They are a place of light, peace, solitude, nature, contemplation, and much more for the living. Cemeteries in the fall can be popular places to take photographs. Remember, if you're visiting a cemetery only to take photos, then you must give priority to those that there to visit someone who has passed away. While capturing your image, you must remain quiet, and ensure you don't encroach on other people's space and emotions.

Headstones play an important part in religious ceremonies and traditions following a burial or cremation. While each religion has its own burial customs, one common quality is respect for the body.

In Jewish tradition, there are no strict guidelines regarding the size or type of marker or monument. However, cemeteries often have regulations in place. The marker typically includes:

English and/or Hebrew names of the lost loved one.
Birth and death dates.
Family relationships

Let us help you choose the perfect headstone for you or your loved one.

Most cemeteries encourage the placement of decorations. Please be respectful of the rules and regulations of your loved ones final resting place.

What is cemetery etiquette?

Drive slowly and obey any traffic signs posted in the cemetery. Be careful to avoid any people since they might be upset and not paying complete attention to where they are going. Be respectful. Keep the volume of voices down, and don't use offensive language.

Modern granite headstones, built to last for centuries, come from quarries around the world. Some common locations include Vermont, Georgia, Canada, India, China, and Sweden.

Granite is valued not only for its beauty but also for its durability. Crystals actually make up the stone, creating an interlocking structure that makes it virtually indestructible and even tougher than marble. It's also scratch-resistant.

One of the most important things to consider in purchasing a grave marker is the cemetery regulations. Cemeteries regulate the headstones placed on graves within their grounds. Cemetery Rules and Regulations, as they are known, outline certain requirements such as size, material, and type of headstone. Before you order a headstone for your loved one, you should check the requirements of the cemetery where your loved one will be interred. They can and are known to refuse any headstone that does not meet their requirements. We can help you navigate the rules during the selection process of your loved one's monument.