Decide vase placement with the monument
The number, size, and position of vases affect the overall balance of the memorial. A vase beside an upright, on a base, or within a selected bronze arrangement needs the appropriate space. These are design decisions to review before installation.
If you are adding a vase to an existing memorial, send clear photographs of the monument and its base. Include measurements if you have them. Our team can discuss the available options and the placement that suits the memorial and cemetery requirements.
Choose a portrait treatment carefully
A photo cameo can bring a familiar face into the design. Start with the clearest original photograph available rather than a small screenshot or heavily edited copy. We review the intended size, crop, and location with you.
A cameo and a laser-etched portrait are different treatments. Detailed laser etching is for black granite, while a cameo can be considered for your selected stone. Our designers help you decide which approach fits the appearance and space you have in mind.
Keep every detail part of one arrangement
Statues and other sculptural elements should be considered alongside the inscription, base, and surrounding space. Share the purpose of the detail you want to add, along with the cemetery name and any existing memorial photographs.
Cemetery requirements may limit accessories or specify how they must be positioned and secured. We review those requirements and the installation arrangement before a final selection. Your quotation and design review will identify the agreed details, so the additions have a clear place in the finished memorial.
Lawrence Memorials serves all cemeteries throughout Central Alabama from Selma. You can work with our designers whether you chose our funeral home or another provider.
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