Creating a monument to commemorate the life of a loved one can be a difficult task. Understanding symbolism is the first step to creating the ideal memorial. From the shape of the monument to the carvings and text styles, the monument should reflect the life of your loved one, and it should be as unique as the individual or family. 

All too often a family is given a limited selection of monuments and symbols from which to choose. There are appropriate carvings to symbolize love, eternity, joy, peace, wisdom, strength, marriage, faith, sacrifice, charity, purity, devotion, knowledge and more. Choose symbols that will communicate the individuality of your loved one to future generations. Be confident in understanding what your loved one's monument symbolizes.

Your faith is important and chances shouldn't be taken with sacred symbols.  Legacies In Stone contains Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, Taoist symbols and more.

Granite finishes and lettering can help or harm a monument design. How can your monument be cut, finished, and lettered?  Legacies In Stone offers a complete guide to stone finishes and monument terminology.

Granites may be polished or hewn using various techniques. Likewise carvings and symbols may be crafted in several ways, and lettering may be carved using more than a dozen different methods. Legacies In Stone will help you learn the different styles before you create the ideal memorial. You'll learn how stone is measured and specified, and you'll be sure that you are familiar with all shape and style options before deciding.

Legacies In Stone is a soft cover, 11 x 8 1/2" presentation with 33 pages. There are more than 200 illustrations and photos and more than 400 terms and definitions.