Monuments

Monuments Speak to Genealogists

 

“If only these monuments could speak” is a sentiment often expressed by poets and songwriters. In fact, monuments do speak, as any genealogist will tell you.

Genealogy is the study and tracing of families, and cemeteries are vital sources of information for genealogists. When searching for family information, cemetery records and your local library database are invaluable aids, but most would recommend visit to a cemetery.

Monuments often reveal the correct spelling of names, which sometimes get muddled in the telling and re-telling of family stories. Monuments – especially the older ones – may also provide a more complete picture of the person’s origin and interests, and the maiden names of family members. Monuments or symbols used by fraternal orders might indicate what kind of religion or background a person came from.

An iron cross could indicate that the person was of Russian-German descent, for example, says Laura Grzyb, a dedicated genealogist. She has been filling in
branches of her family tree, and her husband’s, since she received a baby book when her first child was born. She has visited every cemetery (and lots of other monuments) where her family monuments are located.

As you would expect, there are active genealogical societies in every corner, but if you’re looking for a cemetery, check first with the searchable index offered by most libraries or historical societies. If you are planning a monument for a loved one, consider how a symbol or a photo would add meaningful information to the monument for generations to come.
There is renewed interest in memorializing important parts of an individual’s life, choosing the right monument and new technologies have created more options for you and your family to make that monument "perfect".

Pre-Planning of a Montana Monument

 

Today more and more people are making their monument choices ahead of time, as part of their estate planning process. There are countless good reasons for doing so.

A monument should be a joint decision. You’ve shared your lives together. You’ve made important choices together. Since a monument is the most enduring thing you will ever purchase, it should be a joint decision too. Your choice of a home, car or vacation spot reflects your personal preferences. Why let others select your monument? We can work with you to personalize your family monument so that it tells a story in stone - one that reflects your life, your interests, your beliefs and your accomplishments.

Monuments created by craftsmen are timeless expressions of family love and respect. In selecting a monument, you are making a decision that affects not only your present family, but generations of sons and daughters that are to follow. Selecting a monument together avoids placing the burden on family members during an emotional time when good decisions are often more difficult. However you look at it, planning your monument before it is needed makes good sense.

A pre-planned monument from us is now easier to afford than ever. You will be able to personalize your own monument and receive a warranty insuring its beauty for years to come. Most importantly, the price you pay will be today’s price - guaranteed not to increase.

Plan ahead with Montana Monuments

 

The idea of memorialization is not new, in fact, it’s been around for centuries. Now a new

concept in memorialization is gaining support and with good reason. More and more people are adopting the attitude that a memorial with Montana Monuments is just like many other things they can plan for during their lifetime, such as estate planning, life insurance, a retirement fund or funeral arrangements.

Planning your own memorial with Montana Monuments has many advantages. It’s an opportunity to work with your loved ones to tell your story, and to choose from a wide variety of memorialization options available today. Montana Monuments can plan ahead and save your family the stress of making these decisions during an already difficult time.

And there are also financial considerations – by planning ahead you can purchase your memorial at current prices and take advantage of financing options. Who knows your life story better than you? No one! Your life is a collection of experiences and memories that make you unique. Planning your memorial with Montana Monuments in advance gives you time to ponder about your most significant milestones, activities, and achievements. Scheduling ahead with Montana Monuments gives you time to think about what brought the most joy and meaning to your life.

Planning in advance also gives you moments to think about how you want to be remembered. Your memorial speaks best when you guide the choices for wording and design, creating your message for future generations. Your family will appreciate Montana Monuments guidance in the creation of your memorial. Later, when you are gone, your family will have enough to cope with without worrying about what memorial would be right and what should be put on it. They will appreciate Montana Monuments and an invitation to join with you in recalling and celebrating the things that meant the most to you and deciding how best to capture those things, forever etched in stone.

Purchasing ahead with Montana Monuments gives a person, or family, the advantage of purchasing a suitable monument at the current price rather than waiting into the future with the uncertainty of tomorrow’s inflation. Your family will not need to deal with the financial burden of a memorial. Montana Monuments is here for you and your family at all times. Remember, memorialization is not new and pre-planning with Montana Monuments will bring comfort to you and your family in a time of anguish.