Cremation Solutions

Personalizing Your Legacy: Cremation Memorial Solutions

Many families today find that using existing family grave space for cremation interments is a practical and meaningful choice. However, integrating new names onto an older monument can sometimes present a challenge, especially if the original design did not account for future additions. To help you navigate this, our staff reviews several factors—including cemetery by-laws and existing memorial styles—to ensure your vision fits perfectly within the landscape.

We offer several creative solutions to solve memorialization hurdles. Explore our most popular options below to find the right fit for your family.

A custom cremation solution, enhancing the monument base to include new lettering

Enhance the Existing Monument Base

If your current monument lacks space, we can transform the base to accommodate more information. Our craftsmen saw the base smooth to create a clean surface for extra names and dates without interfering with the original artistry. Alternatively, we can replace the old base with a new, sloping granite front. This upgrade provides ample room for names, significant dates, and even a personalized verse.

A custom cremation solution, enhancing the monument to include new plinth with additional lettering

Add a Custom Granite Plinth

To create more height and surface area, we can install a plinth—an additional piece of granite—between the existing base and the monument. This addition allows us to sandblast new details directly into the stone. Furthermore, if you prefer a different texture, we can securely attach a custom bronze plaque to the plinth to honor your loved ones.

A custom cremation solution, enhancing the monument to include new granite tablet with additional lettering

Expand with Additional Tablets

In some cases, your family plot may have enough room to replace the old base with a much longer version. This longer foundation allows us to add matching tablets alongside the original stone. We carefully match the design, stone color, and lettering formats to ensure the new additions look like a seamless part of the original tribute.

A custom cremation solution, enhancing the monument to include new additional lettering on the back

Engrave the Back of the Monument

If you wish to preserve the front design entirely, the back of a monument often provides a blank canvas for additional inscriptions. Once we receive permission to alter the stone, our team can sandblast names and dates on-site at the cemetery. Because we match the original lettering style, the new engraving will maintain the monument’s aesthetic integrity.

Cemetery Monuments and Markers in Lakefield

Install a Flat Bronze or Granite Marker

Where an upright monument already exists, many families choose to place a flat marker at the foot of the grave. These markers come in various sizes and can accommodate multiple names. You may choose sandblasted granite or a bronze plaque mounted on a sturdy base. While this is a popular option, please consult our staff first to ensure it aligns with your specific lot’s regulations.

A young native Canadian Maple sapling newly planted in a lush green cemetery landscape, supported by a wooden stake and burlap wrap with a fresh mulch base..

Living Tributes: Memorial Trees

If a traditional stone marker does not fit your needs, consider a living tribute within our historic landscape. We have beautiful Red and Sugar Maples planted along our memorial walkway. By dedicating one of these native Canadian trees, you create a growing legacy. Each dedicated tree features a permanent plaque to commemorate your loved one in a serene, natural setting.