It can be so frustrating when you place a pot of flowers at the grave and then later see them eaten by the roaming deer! To help deter those pesky munchers, here are some plants that deer DON’T like along with a few other tricks to help keep them away. Here are some that are [...]
Memorial day weekend is the busiest time in cemeteries across the USA. Grave decoration, plot cleanup, and paying respects to loved ones is a Memorial Day tradition. Most cemeteries have military ceremonies that are led by local veterans associations. A flag ceremony, 21 gun salute and the playing of taps signifies the greatest respect for [...]
The holidays can be extra hard when someone you love has recently died. Choosing a headstone might seem like the last thing you want to do. Here are some ways that the task of ordering a headstone during the holidays can be made a little less stressful. Don’t shop on the internet. You should be [...]
This is a reality at cemeteries: People move away, they get busy, next of kin die, and before long, a grave site has had no visitor. Upkeep is generally the responsibility of loved ones, so when it’s neglected, the grass becomes overgrown and the stone starts to erode. Many people will feel bad they haven't [...]
Cultural Heritage - What is it? There was an interesting post on an artist community blog recently. It was about the effects of cultural heritage in our modern world. Not exactly something that comes to mind every day, right? What is it exactly? Culture heritage is defined as a connection to social values, tradition, beliefs [...]
For home or cemetery display, each kit comes with a Flag, Service Star, Ground Spike, and Choice of colored Military Emblem. Choices are Coast Guard, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps This Veteran Flag Holder is made of durable, die-cast aluminum and is protected with a smooth bronze weatherproof finish. In remembrance of service members [...]
Veterans Memorial Park in Muskegon, MI, which was originally built in 1928 and dedicated in 1934, has undergone many changes in the last 80 years. The most recent being a new design of the north end adding a new parking lot, and the obelisk and other monuments currently located in a triangular patch of land [...]
A few months ago, we were contacted by the Grant High School Booster Club about a fundraising project they were interested in starting. The school was in need of funds to benefit a new weight room for the kids and felt strongly that it was a much needed improvement to the school for the healthy [...]
