How to Choose the Pet Grave Marker for Your Pet?

Pet Grave Marker

The few years that our pets spend with us are so full of love and selfless care that when they bid their final farewell, they leave a huge void behind. It is never easy to experience the loss of a pet. However, by memorializing your beloved friend with a pet grave marker, you can get […]

How To Clean A Headstone and Make it Look Great!

Clean a headstone

Headstones are the last memorials of your loved ones that we want to preserve forever. Over the years, exposure to elements can cause headstones to deteriorate. Fallen leaves, foliage growth, bird droppings, tree sap and many other things can affect the condition of the headstone. Here are some tips to clean a headstone without damaging […]

Do you put a Maiden Name on a Headstone?

A common question when designing a headstone is whether to include the maiden name or not. There are no particular rules about this; most cemeteries require the first and last name but do not have any restrictions on the maiden name. Here at Bottinelli’s Monuments we don’t get many requests to include maiden names. It […]