Infant grave markers help grieving families commemorate the lives of those loved but lost. No one wants to make funeral arrangements for their child. Dealing with the grief of losing a child is painful-often unbearable. Even though we cannot bring that loved one back to us, we can honor them through a memorial. Choosing a memorial affords us the opportunity to leave a lasting reminder of someone who was so precious to us.
Most parents do not want to be forced to select from a set list of standard designs when selecting infant grave markers. They want something unique that will express the dreams they had for their child. They want a memorial to which they can return for years to come that will allow them an opportunity for reflection.
Size, material, color, and design are the key stylistic elements to consider when designing a memorial. Many dealers will have examples of their work you can look at to help you form ideas. Poems and religious versus are often placed on markers to personalize them. Other images like symbols from religion or nature can also be used. Yet another option is to add a ceramic portrait to the marker. Ceramic portraits are photographs that can withstand the elements for as long as the marker itself.
Before you decide on a child headstone, you should know that some cemeteries may not allow upright child headstones. Some cemeteries may only allow lawn level granite or bronze grave markers. Other cemeteries designate different sections of the cemetery to different styles. The type, size, and style of the grave marker you choose may be influenced by your choice of cemetery.