{"title":"Bronze Headstones - Durable Memorials That Will Last Lifetimes","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBronze Headstones - Durable Memorials That Will Last Lifetimes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tBronze is  a metal alloy that has been \naround for thousands of years. It was around 700 BC  that the Romans \nadvanced the use of bronze for many applications including weaponry, \narmor, furniture, cooking utensils  and statuary used to memorialize the\n likes of gods, athletes and heroes. Over  the centuries bronze has been\n phased out for many of these applications except  for memorialization \nand art. A natural characteristic of bronze is that upon  oxidation, it \nforms a greenish patina that is most desired among artists. Durability  \nand the ability to weather well make it an ideal choice for \u003ca href=\"\/headstones-s\/19.htm\"\u003ecemetery headstones\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tMany of  the cemeteries and memorial parks\n across the country are moving toward  requiring \u003ca href=\"\/bronze-grave-markers-s\/221.htm\"\u003ebronze headstones\u003c\/a\u003e as \nthe only form of memorialization allowed in the cemetery. They  reason \nit is to preserve the look of the landscaping   and it is easier to \nmaintain the grounds when all cemetery headstones are at  lawn level.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of Bronze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tOutside  of the cemetery  requirements, there are some real \n\tbenefits to using bronze as a memorial to  mark the grave of a loved one.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst\u003c\/strong\u003e the casting \nprocess allows  intricate details and fine artwork to be incorporated \ninto the designs. Most  bronze memorial manufacturers have pre-designed \ntemplates from which you can  add lettering, dates and emblems to \npersonalize the memorial. All of these templates allow for a future date\n of death to be added in the form of a \n\t\u003ca href=\"\/v\/headstones\/bronze-date-of-death-scrolls.htm\"\u003ebronze death date scroll\u003c\/a\u003e if it is for a companion memorial and one of the persons is still living.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond\u003c\/strong\u003e - bronze is a very\n durable alloy.  If you have ever seen centuries old public statuary \nmade from bronze, you will  observe that they remain virtually unchanged\n except for the coloring. Bronze is  very good at maintaining its shape \nfor centuries and therefore makes an  excellent medium for cemetery \nmemorials.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird\u003c\/strong\u003e - current \nmanufacturing  techniques have made bronze an affordable option for \nmemorialization. Additionally,  recent technology now makes it possible \nto take photographs and create a bronze  memorial that is a collage \nhighlighting key moments in one’s lifetime.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypes of Bronze Memorials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhile the  application of bronze for \nmemorialization is in wide use, there are not too many different types \nof memorials made from this ancient alloy.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Plaques\u003c\/strong\u003e consist \nmainly of a plate made  from bronze in which a design, lettering, dates \nand some sort of inscription  are cast on the surface. In most \ncemeteries the plaque is secured to either a  granite base or in some \ncases a concrete foundation. Many bronze plaques are secured to a \nvertical surface such  as an upright monument, statue pedestal or \nmausoleum crypt front. Versatility  is a key factor in their wide use in\n cemeteries, architectural applications and  signage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatuary\u003c\/strong\u003e for centuries \nhaving been made  from bronze, offers excellent testimony to its ability\n to withstand the  elements of time and Mother Nature. In many of the \ngreatest historical cities  around the world, you can witness some truly\n amazing works of art showcased in  museums and outdoor public places. \nBronze statues can be seen in many  cemeteries across the country. They \nare usually cast in the likeness of the  person they are memorializing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCremation Urns\u003c\/strong\u003e are made utilizing some of the very \n\tsame techniques  used to produce bronze statues. Bronze urns\n\tcome in a wide variety of shapes and styles. Some are made as small \nsculpted statues  with a hollowed out portion to contain the cremated ashes, \nwhile others are  made from sheet bronze welded together creating \ngeometric shapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.everlifememorials.com\/collections\/bronze-headstones-durable-memorials-that-will-last-lifetimes.oembed","provider":"Everlife Memorials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}