Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things to go through in life. However, many find solace in being able to visit them at their final resting place. While they won’t be able to respond or hug their visitor, it is nice to know that they are at peace and that there is location to go to when wanting to reminisce about the times that they shared together. For centuries, this was usually a burial plot or mausoleum, however in the last couple of decades, cremations have been on the rise. This has caused many cemeteries to consider investing in columbariums. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits that columbariums provide.
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Memorial Options for Your Loved One
While it is never easy to let go of a loved one, it is an inevitable part of life that our time here is not infinite. Continue reading “Memorial Options for Your Loved One”
Tom Longboat Memorial for Pan Am Games
As athletes gear up for the Pan Am and Parapan Am games this summer, here at HGH Granite we’re hard at work on a memorial for renowned Aboriginal-Canadian runner Tom Longboat. Longboat rose to prominence at the turn of the 20th century, winning the Boston Marathon in 1907 and competing at the Olympics the following year. While serving in the First Word War (and being wounded twice), Longboat competed in a number of overseas events, and ultimately earned a place in Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
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