Epitaphs, or the brief phrase that is inscribed on a person's tombstone have been in use since the era of Ancient Greece. read more

If you're planning your own funeral or the final services for a loved one, you probably have a lot of questions. One of the most common types of questions that is asked is about what is required for a service. While there are many people who opt for a traditional memorial service, there is a growing number of people who are choosing to do something non-traditional. read more

Sometimes, people at funerals are surprised to see their deceased loved one looking different than they did in life. In fact, it's not at all uncommon for people to remark that an individual who has passed doesn't look like they did when they were living. read more

How do you want to be remembered? Quiring Monuments know it's a question we all should ask ourselves but often don't. Why is that? Maybe it's because thinking about our mortality can be depressing. Or maybe we just don't like to think about the fact that one day we won't be here anymore. read more

When you visit a cemetery, have you ever noticed the different types of stones that mark the graves? Some are simple and unadorned, while others are more ornate. But what is the difference between a gravestone and a headstone? read more