Caring for the grave is a tribute to the memory of the deceased, and some people also consider it a way to communicate with his soul. Do not forget that the burial place should be visited during the personal holidays of the deceased and special memorable days, for this reason it is necessary not only to install a tombstone, but also to equip the site near the grave mound in a convenient way. What is the correct design of the grave, are there any special rules?
Where to start?
The most important thing is a monument, and immediately the customer faces the question of what to choose: a standard tombstone or a cross? This is a matter of taste and wishes of the relatives of the deceased, a cross can stand on the grave of any Orthodox person, this is allowed by church rules. The shape of the monument can be any - a standard or figured plate or a complex sculptural composition. Recently, the decoration of the grave has been popular, often busts or life-size figures depicting the deceased are even installed as monuments. Remember that the monument should be installed no earlier than six months after the funeral: it is important that the earth settles, otherwise the tombstone may be skewed or destroyed.
Decoration of the grave: what is needed besides the identification mark?
It would be useful to install a fence, this will help to make the territory isolated. This element can be made of metal, stone, or a combination of these materials. Wooden fences are rarely installed in cemeteries due to the fragility of the material. At will, you can make a tomb - a border or a solid slab that limits the grave mound. A bench and a table will be useful. Whatever design of the grave you choose, remember that the burial place will still have to be looked after. If you plan to store some tools and tools for cleaning the surfaces of ritual ensemble elements or soil care in the cemetery, try to think over a place for this mini-warehouse.
Final stage
If you carefully study the designs of graves, you will surely notice one of the current trends - laying tiles or asph alt around the grave mound. The idea is really good, care for the burial designed in this way is minimal - there is no need to remove weeds, and you can make a flower bed for fresh flowers. But remember: if you ever decide to expand the burial, the cover will have to be removed and then a new one put in.
Another interesting idea is to plant lawn grass or an ornamental plant that displaces weeds, but do not forget that any vegetation will have to be looked after. Often fresh flowers are planted in the cemetery. If you like thisidea, choose plants with a shallow root system. It is not recommended to plant trees, in some new cemeteries it is even officially prohibited.
If you wish, you can order a complex design of the grave, the cost of this service is not too high. Grave ensembles made of the same material and in the same style look very impressive. However, this can be achieved by independently dealing with the design of the burial, adding each element separately.
