{"title":"Design Ideas for Infant Headstones","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDesign Ideas for Infant Headstones\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWith different design themes to consider\n            when creating an \n\t\u003ca href=\"\/Infant-Baby-Headstones-s\/225.htm\"\u003einfant headstone\u003c\/a\u003e for a precious angel, how does\n            one settle on a design? Coming up with a plan for an infant headstone\n            design can originate by a peaceful walk through a serene cemetery.\n            It is here that many ideas are realized. When one has the opportunity\n            to view the beautiful artwork that graces the \n\t    infant headstones and grave markers in a memorial park, it can make the design process\n            a little easier.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tBefore we move further let us consider\n            the material used to produce an infant memorial. Infant headstones\n            are available in mainly two types of materials: bronze infant\n            headstones and granite infant headstones.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSandblasted Granite Headstones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThese types of \n\tinfant headstones are\n            very common as they are usually the most economical. The granite\n            surface is engraved by means of \n\t    sandblasting the design and lettering onto the surface of the granite memorial.\n            Although this method does not allow for the finest detail work,\n            it does have good contrast. When properly engraved, the designs\n            and lettering will be clearly visible for many, many years to\n            come.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLaser Engraved Headstones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn the last 20 or so years laser technology has crossed over into the monument industry bringing new design possibilities with it. Laser engraving works mainly with Jet Black granite as it provides the optimal contrast with this color. The laser engraving machine can etch fine details and unique artwork onto the flat polished surface of the granite. Photographs, fine artwork and just about every conceivable design is possible with laser engraving technology.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBronze Infant Headstones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tRich memorial bronze has the ability to capture\n            very fine details that are not possible with granite. \n\t    Bronze infant headstones are cast in relief form whereas the design is raised from the surface,\n            featuring a sculptured effect. The raised portions of the bronze\n            are brushed to reveal the natural bronze coloring which contrasts\n            nicely with the dark painted background. Yet, with age this contrasting\n            effect will be less apparent.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInfant Headstone Designs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tOf the many design possibilities for infant headstones\n\t    one of the most popular is the angel themed designs. These\n            can vary from little cherub angels sleeping on a cloud to adult like\n            angels carrying a baby or praying for the infant. Some of the other\n            designs for infant headstones include:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e  Baby toys or items such as building\n              blocks, a baby rattle, baby booties or a pacifier\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Religious figures such as Jesus or Mary\n              holding a child or infant \n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Animal designs such as: Lamb Designs,\n              Teddy Bear Designs and Bunny Designs\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThese examples should give you some ideas,\n            you can also visit our bronze or granite infant headstones page\n            to view more design ideas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonalizing Infant Headstones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tUpon the selection of an infant headstone\n            design, now is the time to personalize the memorial with a name\n            and date(s). When lettering an infant memorial with the child's\n            name, many parents choose to include a nickname. If the infant\n            was a stillborn, the birth\/death date is traditionally represented\n            as a single date on the memorial.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmblems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tEmblems are small design elements that can be\n            added to most infant headstones in an effort to further personalize\n            the memorial. There are numerous emblem choices many of which\n            carry symbolic meaning. These\n            emblems can be added to the design of most infant headstones.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEpitaphs, Verses \u0026amp; Inscriptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\nIf there is enough space on the infant headstone\n            a short \u003ca href=\"\/Headstone-Epitaphs-s\/416.htm\"\u003eepitaph or inscription\u003c\/a\u003e can complete the personalization \n            process of the memorial. Epitaphs such as:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eSleep, my little one, sleep \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eRemembering a tiny angel \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003ci\u003eSo small, so sweet, so soon \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tare commonly used as they emphasize the\n            preciousness of the child.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tHopefully these ideas will help you in\n            choosing an infant headstone design for your precious loved one.\n            For more design ideas you can visit our \n\t\u003ca href=\"\/Infant-Baby-Headstones-s\/225.htm\"\u003einfant headstones catalog\u003c\/a\u003e \n\t    and view the different options available\n            for infant headstones.You may also consult the following articles\n            for related reading materials.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.everlifememorials.com\/collections\/design-ideas-for-infant-headstones.oembed","provider":"Everlife Memorials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}