TL;DR: To color fill laser-etched granite, clean and engrave the stone, brush compatible paint into the etched areas, and carefully remove excess paint from the polished surface. Touch up the image and apply a compatible clear coat if the paint system requires it. Test laser settings, paint, and cleanup on a practice granite tile first. Outdoor color…
Cremation Is Only the First Decision. Memorialization Comes Next. Cremation may complete the immediate arrangements, but it does not always answer the question of how someone will be remembered. For many families, that decision takes longer. CANA, the Cremation Association of North America, has identified unplaced cremated remains as an important conversation within the profession….
The Complete Guide for Independent Directors The Funeral Industry Is Changing — And Personalization Is Your Competitive Advantage The American funeral profession is navigating one of the most disruptive decades in its history. Cremation rates have now surpassed 50% nationwide — and in many regions, they’re closer to 75% (NFDA 2024 Cremation & Burial Report)….
Choosing the right laser etching/engraving machine for stones and memorials is crucial in offering jaw-opening laser etching works with high resolution and high speed, allowing you to engrave stone with precision and create lasting tributes. Whether engraving granite headstones, grass markers, statues, or significant monuments, AP Lazer’s patented open-architecture design allows you to engrave with…
SNAP Laser Design Service – Effortlessly Capture the Market Trend Unlock Your Laser Business – Free Catalog! As baby boomers enter the market, the funeral and memorial industry is changing dramatically. With 76 million baby boomers, compared to 46 million Silent Generation members, the industry is seeing a 65% increase in demand for funeral and…
Engraving granite can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor. Whether you want to etch a detailed design or create a lasting memorial, understanding the techniques and tools available is critical. This guide will walk you through the essentials of granite engraving, including popular methods like laser etching and sandblast engraving, their applications, and tips for…
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” Expanding your business to include garden stones memorial products like custom benches and personalized home memorial garden products can provide new avenues for helping families preserve cherished memories. By offering these unique and enduring tributes, you can transform natural spaces into sanctuaries…
– A Fresh Perspective for Funeral Directors. In recent years, the funeral industry has found itself entangled in the web of price competition and an overemphasis on the mere disposition of deceased bodies due to the rise of cremation. It’s essential to remember that our industry revolves around memorialization and tending to the emotional…
To truly excel in the area of selling memorial gifts, it is essential to understand the purpose memorials serve fully. An effective memorial is a legacy. What is a memorial gift? A memorial gift is a physical object which is embedded with the memory of a family or individual’s loved one. A memorial, as well…
Why Offer Laser Engraved Personalized Urns? With a large portion of your customers choosing cremation combined with the rising trend of personalized goods and services, your customers are now expecting, it is important for your business to offer products to satisfy both of these rising demands. Why not do that with laser engraved personalized urns?…
Why Offer a Laser Engraved Casket? Life is not the process of accumulating wealth, but a journey of collecting memories. Life ends when death occurs, however, life’s beautifully written story can be relived when personalization is integrated into not just a funeral service, but a casket and forever memorial. Adding a completely personalized laser engraving…
When laser engraving on granite, the surface of the polished stone is removed by the laser beam resulting in high resolution, high detail, and most of all, high-quality artwork. The best contrast will be achieved when engraving on black granite which produces a black and white grayscale photoengraving. A laser engraving on granite will last…