Expressing a story through drawing
Choosing a design to decorate a tombstone gives it a soul. Whether religious symbols, floral motifs or landscapes, each engraving reflects the personality, beliefs or passions of the deceased and the family. This personalization creates a faithful and meaningful keepsake that crosses generations.
The different engraving techniques
There are several techniques for integrating a design on a tombstone:
- Sandblast engraving This is the traditional method. The design is carved into the stone in the same way as names and dates. In addition, a variant, Shape Carving, adds relief to the motifs, giving a sculpted effect. This adds depth and realism to the overall effect.
- Micro-percussion engraving (Impact): This technique offers precise reproductions of portraits and landscapes, and is carried out using a diamond point. It is usually used on absolute Indian black granite, which accentuates contrast and detail.
- Laser engraving: This advanced technology prints images with exceptional finesse on the surface of polished black granite. In fact, it enables the precise reproduction of faces and detailed scenes. The result is as durable as traditional sandblasting.
A wide choice for complete customization
With a bank of over 3,000 design templates and the possibility of custom engraving, the personalization options offered by Monuments Gagnon are endless. Whether you wish to add a striking symbol, a realistic portrait or an evocative landscape, each engraving transforms the tombstone into a true testimony to life. Thanks to technological advances, it is now possible to create works of great precision, guaranteeing a larger-than-life rendering.
Personalizing a memorial with a design allows you to preserve a unique, timeless memory, truly honoring the memory of the departed.
