Headstones have been made from many materials all over the last some centuries, but bronze overcome as one of the most popular alternatives. Bronze is an alloy that is primarily comprised of copper, tin, arsenic, and other metals. It has been used to make tools as many as 6,000 years ago, and it was later used by numerous ancient civilizations to make fittings for chariots, ornaments, statues, weapons, and much more. Nowadays, bronze is regularly used to make memorial markers. Choosing a memorial marker to honor a loved one is a very personal decision; you want the quality of the materials and the craftsmanship to do justice to the unique spirit being memorialized.
Although granite and marble are still popular options for modern consumers, bronze is a classic choice for gravestones, memorial benches, and other commemorative objects. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of choosing bronze for your memorial.
The Benefits of a Bronze Cemetery Marker:
1) Customization: Bronze is easy to customize, so consumers have the option of adding a removable plate or scroll at a later time. While bronze may be restricted to a few standard designs, there are a variety of ways you can customize a bronze plate or a statuette to include a loving myth, a beautiful motif, or anything you desire.
2) Distinctive: Bronze has been used for centuries to cast statutes, mint currency, and to create countless other valuable human artifacts. It is an alloy consisting of copper and tin, as well as traces of zinc and lead. It has a very distinctive appearance, creating an impression of solidity, timelessness, and elegance.
3) Maintenance: Traditionally, bronze grave markers are flat and make cemetery maintenance simpler. With periodic cleaning, you can maintain a bronze memorial looking like new for years to come and block oxidation. You can clean a bronze cemetery with a clean, dry cloth, distilled water, non-ionic soap, paste wax, a soft bristle brush, a toothbrush, and an applicator brush.
4) Durable: Bronze is among the most preferred memorial materials because it is durable. It will withstand all kinds of weather and is easily cleaned and maintained as well.
5) Popular: Today, many cemeteries and memorial gardens allow only bronze or granite markers because they want to encourage a standard look. Given its long tradition, a bronze memorial will never look out of place.
Larsen’s Memorials is one of the best company for making a unique memorial in Winnipeg. We have created and installed the highest quality memorials and granite works in the Winnipeg area and the surrounding region for over a century. Our staff's experience in helping choose the proper memorial to appropriately honor your loved one, together with Larsen's ever-lasting commitment to customer satisfaction has earned the trust of generations of local families.
Visit our showroom at 1801 Notre Dame Avenue or you can also visit us online - http://www.larsensmemorials.com or call - 1-866-755-5401 | (204) 633-5053.
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