But for the most part quartzite is harder.
Bronze vs granite headstones.
You can select from a wide variety of bronze and granite colors for both traditional and cremation memorials in different price ranges.
Even though it lasts a long time bronze can be a bit expensive.
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A choice that will last for generations.
Granite headstones and grave markers.
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Bronze is commonly used to make markers because it ages well and the inscription will still be readable after decades of weather wear.
Expressions in bronze.
Most frequently a bronze plaque is mounted onto a granite base.
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It is one of the hardest known materials of mankind but does need to be cleaned periodically.
When choosing a headstone grave marker or monument to remember a lost loved one it is important to consider the material that will be used.
It is thought that today s bronze memorials which are much better quality will last virtually forever.
Granite there is no comparison.
Granite is also reasonably priced and comes in a variety of colors including shades of black gray red pink brown green and blue.
Granite memorials granite is ranked 7 on the mohs hardness scale of 1 to 10.
Pound for pound when it comes to bronze vs.
All headstones if granite or bronze headstones can be designed to accommodate a beautiful bronze vase that is optional with every purchase.
Designs are made into granite s hard surface by either etching or sandblasting.
There are a variety of design and several other options such as the color of bronze for bronze on granite memorial letter style and emblem options.
We are usually 50 less than standard casket prices including our handmade solid woods.
We realize the changing trends in the industry we offer a full line of customizable cremation memorials as well as our very large direct to public casket showroom.
They are both very similar in a lot of ways.
Welcome to bronze and granite.
Creating a memorial headstone serves several purposes.
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Memorial options granite vs.
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Granite headstones and grave markers.
White marble mausoleum known as the taj mahal in india.
If you are going to select a material for its longevity the three most common longest lasting materials are quartzite granite and marble.