In the event of a friend or family member passing you are left with countless questions. Among these questions are often “how do I correctly honor said person’s life”? Through the ages monuments have proven time and time again that they are a meaningful way of paying respects. By giving your loved one a monument to commemorate his or her life, you are allowing them a piece of the earth that will last an eternity.
the funeral and other traditional events are very large gatherings which limit the privacy you have with your loved one. This is why many realize the true value of the Jewish monument afterwards, it allows you a place to physically go “see” your loved one which can be extremely healthy for the body, mind, and soul.
There are many factors to take into account when choosing a beautiful Jewish monument for your loved one. The first of which would be whether you want to use bronze or granite as the base. Granite can be found in just about any color you have in mind so it will offer you a bit more creativity. Some feel bronze has a more traditional appearance and reflects the style of classic monuments. Unfortunately, bronze with all of its shine does not come in as wide a range of different colors.
designing and providing all phases of monument related services for the Jewish community within Northern New Jersey. We have outstanding relationships with past customers, high quality craftsmanship and reasonable pricing. We invite you to schedule an appointment at one of our showrooms to look at our selection and see the quality for yourself. You will find that our staff are more than friendly and completely open to any questions you may have. We truly look forward to meeting you.
Customizing Your Jewish Mausoleums
Etching
Over the years, hand etching mausoleums for those that have spent their lives practicing Judaism has turned into laser etching. Both are formidable methods of designing a monument. The reason it has become so popular over time is that it gives the surviving parties an opportunity to share an instance or anecdote about the lost loved one. In addition to this you can give a statement about the creation of the monument or mausoleum for future generations to see.
Inscription
Similar to etching, inscriptions are normally a record or a history of the life lived by the individual(s) lost. These types of dedications are commonly found on monuments to the military, within temples, synagogues or for entire families. By recording a short history of the life lived and inscribing it in stone you are giving eternal life to the memories, history, and existence of loved ones.
Sculptures
Sculptures are a powerful aspect of the monument world. One of the most common sculptures made is that of an angel. Angels symbolize innocence, kindness, compassion and most of all beauty. Some choose to have a religious figure sculpted as testament to a loved one’s faith or admiration. Sculptures are made by carving into the granite or other material and creating a three-dimensional design that can be touched and felt with realistic appearance.
Sand Blasting
This is an alternative to etching, by using a flat granite element we can carve any image you like into the structure of the mausoleum. This process will produce a two-dimensional appearance similar to that of a drawing or painting.
Plaques
Plaques will commonly be made from bronze in order to emphasize the text in that particular area. Plaques are usually complimented with some basic information such as the lifespan, and name of the deceased. Following this you may also add additional text such as a story or a fact about them.
Lettering
Custom lettering is one of the most important parts about designing a proper tribute. Lettering refers to the calligraphy, typography, or font of the text etched into the mausoleum. Depending on the style of lettering chosen you have a bit more influence on how you want your loved one remembered. We are capable of inscribing any written language or symbols you have. This could mean anything from Hebrew and Yiddish to Russian or Polish as well as any other language you would like.