{"id":6829,"date":"2018-08-02T15:03:20","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T15:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heyfunerals-co-uk.stackstaging.com\/?p=867"},"modified":"2018-08-02T15:03:20","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T15:03:20","slug":"a-guide-to-selecting-a-memorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/branchstage2.funeralpartners.co.uk\/wokingfuneralservice\/blog\/a-guide-to-selecting-a-memorial\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Selecting a Memorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Guide to Selecting a Memorial or Headstone.<\/h2>\n

Whether you are planning a prepaid funeral <\/a>or trying to decide the best way in which to remember a loved one, a memorial provides an important way to honour a life.<\/p>\n

It can be difficult to know where to begin when selecting an appropriate memorial, especially if you are doing so in the emotional wake of a death.<\/p>\n

There are a number of aspects you should take into consideration, which we lay out here.<\/p>\n

Your Loved One\u2019s Wishes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your loved one may have left you instructions on how they would like to be memorialised.<\/p>\n

If this is not the case, then it is important to consider what they would have wanted and what would reflect their life and personality best.<\/p>\n

At Joseph A Hey & Son we can help with inspiration and suggestions according to your budget and wishes.<\/p>\n

Where It Will Be Placed<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some memorials will be placed in a graveyard, others may be placed in a public park or on private land.<\/p>\n

You need to consider what is allowed in your chosen area before setting your heart on a design or material.<\/p>\n

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Types of Memorials<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are many different types of memorials, the most common of which are as follows:<\/p>\n