Creating A Memorial
The family of Ethel Brown wished to create a special memorial that was personal to her, and reflected elements of her life that would bring back special memories when the grave was visited.
Ethel spent a lot of time in her garden where she got immense pleasure from tending and nurturing her flowers, her favourite being a rose, and in particular pink ones. Because she spent so much time in the garden, a Robin had become accustomed to her movements and so was always in the vicinity on the off chance food would be unearthed.
The Method
Stage 1 - The Shape And The Material
To choose the shape they liked and the material, which was all polished Karin grey granite with an ogee top to the headstone.
At this point the question of where to place flowers was addressed by having a flower vase front centre of the base.
Stage 2 - Lettering
To create the wording which best expressed what they wanted to say, the font chosen was Goudy, the letters to be painted black.
Stage 3 - The Personal Touch
An old style watering can was added, this was placed top centre of the stone, the robin resting on the handle was added as it had great personal significance, and maybe both were waiting should she return? These would be carved into the stone and then painted the appropriate colours.
Stage 4
Finally the two roses were added, this gave the memorial balance and when painted pink, further endorsed the personal message
Finished Memorial
The Finished Memorial.
