{"title":"Ordering a Grave Marker in Time for Memorial Day","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOrdering a Grave Marker in Time for Memorial Day\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Memorial Day\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9819\/6355\/files\/memorial-day.jpg?v=1772727186\" style=\"float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;\"\u003e\n\twill be upon  us in no time. During this holiday a host of festivities \nacross the country  will occur. Parades will be scheduled, sporting \nevents will take place and  families in all corners of the US will \ngather to enjoy the three  day weekend that is afforded to them. What \nstarted as a day to honor those who  died during service in the military\n forces has evolved to a day in which we  honor anyone close to us who \nhas passed away.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIt is on  this day that many families will\n visit cemeteries to pay their respects to a  loved one. When visiting a\n loved one’s grave, it is the \u003ca href=\"\/headstones-s\/19.htm\"\u003egrave marker\u003c\/a\u003e that serves as a focal point \nwhen we communicate our  thoughts and feelings to that person. If the \ngrave space has not yet been  marked with a grave marker, now is the \ntime to make plans to order one  (assuming you are reading this at least\n 3 months from Memorial Day).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering a Grave Marker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe time  it takes to manufacture a grave \nmarker can vary. Many factors come into play  such as the company you \nare purchasing from, the complexity of the design and  the level of \ncustomization. In general, a \n\t\u003cem\u003estandard\u003c\/em\u003e grave marker or headstone\n can take on average about 2-3 months for production  and delivery to \nthe cemetery. Some \u003ca href=\"\/Choosing-A-Monument-Dealer-s\/404.htm\"\u003emonument dealers\u003c\/a\u003e can get it out sooner and some may  take \nlonger, but this is a good estimate.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIf you  are planning on ordering a grave \nmarker for placement by Memorial Day, it is  best to start early enough \nso there is no last minute rushing about to get it  delivered and \ninstalled. We recommend the following  steps to ensure you have the grave \nmarker in place by Memorial Day.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Check with the Cemetery for  Restrictions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tBefore  any grave marker is ordered, you first need to know what \n\tthe \n\t\u003ca href=\"\/Cemetery-Headstones-s\/400.htm\"\u003ecemetery requirements\u003c\/a\u003e are. You can acquire from their  office a copy of the rules and \nregulations. Within this document there should  be a section stipulating\n what material, size and type of grave markers are  allowed for \nplacement on the grave. Also ask them how long they need to install  a \ngrave marker once it is delivered. Some cemeteries can install them \nwithin a  few days to a week, but installations can be held up by bad \nweather or  scheduled burial services, which cemeteries always \nprioritize. Make sure to  consider the time to \ninstall the  grave marker along with the production time a dealer gives \nyou when deciding how much total time is needed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Consult Family Members about  the Grave Marker Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIf you  have several family members \ninvolved in this project, meet with them to  formulate a general idea of\n what kind of grave marker you will be buying. It is  best to consider \nin advance simple details such as the \u003ca href=\"\/Headstone-Designs-s\/413.htm\"\u003edesign theme\u003c\/a\u003e, personalization, an \u003ca href=\"\/Headstone-Epitaphs-s\/416.htm\"\u003eepitaph\u003c\/a\u003e and other options such as a \u003ca href=\"\/cemetery-vases-s\/220.htm\"\u003ecemetery vase\u003c\/a\u003e or granite color. Having a general idea of what you want will give \nyou a starting point when shopping around.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Meet With Monument Dealers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tYou can  set up meetings with potential monument dealers\n\tto get an idea if they can provide the  memorial you want within the \ntime you need it. Make sure to have any questions  you need answered \nwritten and handy when meeting with them. Ask for samples of  their \nwork. If you are considering an online company, you may want to read the\narticle titled \u003ca href=\"\/Tips-for-Buying-Head-Stones-s\/402.htm\"\u003eTips for Buying Head Stones Online\u003c\/a\u003e.\n Whichever company you decide to go with,  make sure you get some kind \nof assurance that the grave marker will be  delivered within the time \nthey propose.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Order the Grave Marker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tOnce you  have all the information needed,\n proceed with placing the grave marker on  order. Do not spend too much \ntime mulling over it, especially if you are having  family members come \ninto town to visit to your loved one’s grave. It is best to  add at \nleast 2-4 weeks to the total time you estimate will be needed to  \nproduce, deliver and install the grave marker. This will allow some \nadditional  time for leeway.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.everlifememorials.com\/collections\/ordering-a-grave-marker-in-time-for-memorial-day.oembed","provider":"Everlife Memorials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}