What to Know Before Ordering a Headstone
When ordering a headstone, it is important to follow these guidelines: Be cautious with middlemen who may try to profit from families during difficult moments of grief. Whenever possible, it is best to work directly with a company that designs and manufactures headstones. Be wary of unrealistic prices and warranty promises advertised in marketing materials. […]
Headstone Installation While the Client Is Still Alive
In the past decade, a growing practice in Israel has been the design and installation of a headstone while the client is still alive. In many cases—both couples and individuals—people purchase burial plots in advance and approach our company to create a headstone during their lifetime. This step is often taken to spare children and […]
Headstone Care
A properly crafted headstone, securely installed, can remain beautiful for many years. At the same time, caring for a memorial requires a few simple guidelines: Avoid washing granite headstones with large amounts of water. Excess water can rinse out the filler and leave white marks after drying. Instead, wipe the surface with a damp cloth, […]
Days of Mourning
The loss of a loved one is a profound tragedy for family and friends. Yet even in the midst of pain and grief, the family bears the responsibility to accompany the departed on their final journey with dignity—and to preserve their memory through a headstone. In Judaism, great importance is placed on the burial rites […]
About Headstones
In Israel, it is customary to erect a headstone within thirty days of a loved one’s passing. Headstones are most commonly crafted from Hebron stone (limestone), Turkish marble, and granite. They can be produced in a wide range of shapes, designs, and dimensions—based on the placement location. In nearly all cemeteries across Israel, families are […]
Types of Stone
Almost all natural stone deposits on Earth fall into two main categories: sedimentary rocks and igneous rocks. 1. Limestone Hebron stone, Red Slayv (Slayv Adom), and Halila stone are among the most common and affordable materials used for headstones in Israel. They are quarried in the hills surrounding Jerusalem and Hebron. Advantages:A warm, elegant color […]