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2 Whether you are wisely planning ahead for yourself or have recetnly lost a loved one, is committed to helping you design a personal memorial guiding you through vast array of choices available to you. The following pages present examples of existing memorials and are intended to stimulate your imagination. Customized individualized monument design is our hallmark here at. We will guide you in the creation of a personalized custom memorial fitting your tastes, budget, and special requirements. Mr. Alan Lepler CMA As you browse through these ideas, limited as they are, be assured regardless of what you choose...we will focus on providing you with the best product available at a very competitive price, based upon our low overhead business model. We look forward to working with you in a personal and dignified manner as you create a memorial from your own fond memories, whether it is a cremation memorial in your own backyard or a formal estate feature in a cemetery. 2

3 CONTENTS MEMORIAL SYMBOLISM SINGLE COMPANION YOUTH CREMATION PAGE 4 PAGE 7 PAGE 11 PAGE 25 PAGE 26 3

4 MEMORIAL SYMBOLISM The examples on the following pages illustrate the language of symbols commonly used in cemetery memorials. The examples are just a small sampling of the vast portfolio available to aid you in creating a memorial. The symbols portray faith, life s work, family history, hobbies, genealogy and more. Our years of experience in the design of all types of memorials will be entirely focused on helping you to find existing symbols or to create custom items to meet your requests. Marriage Emblems Hands in prayer holding rosary. Dove of peace and forgiveness A butterfly represents the Resurrection, new life, more complete in Heaven, regeneration. 4 Adult Angel Youth Angel

5 SYMBOLISMS The Alpha and Omega The first and the last letter of the Greek alphabet meaning that Jesus is the beginning and the end of all things. The Passion Cross This is a Cross whose ends are cut to points. It represents the suffering of the Lord. The Latin Cross This form of the Cross is recognized the world over and may be used by any religious body whose doctrines include a confession of the Lord Jesus Christ and his atoning death. It is the symbol of the Christian Faith. 5 God has given the soul the immortal privilege of enjoying the realities of life. These realities may be described as he never-ending experience man has with truth, beauty, understanding and goodness. There is a language for these experiences. It is a simple and beautiful language which man has known and used since the beginning of time. It is called the language of sign and symbol, the outward and visible form through which is revealed the inward and invisible reality that moves and directs the soul of man. These signs and symbols are the language of the soul. The Cross in Glory Latin Cross, hehind which is a rising sun, sending forth rays of light The Graded Cross This is a Latin Cross with three steps. Charity on the first step, Hope on the second and Faith on the top step. The Rosary Devotion to the Virgin Mary, consisting of a series of meditations and prayers centering about events in the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary.

6 A Symbol is a story told by a familiar sign. Religion has its symbolism. That is why we have commemorative art in all its varied forms. For in its highest aspect and function commemorative art is the symbolical expression of otherwise unexpressible emotions. SYMBOLISMS Grape and Vine Our Lord and his followers. The Church and unity. Ivy The Ivy has always been associated with death and immortality. It is the symbol of Fidelity and Eternal life and undying affection. Oak Leaf Because of it s solidity and endurance the Oak is the symbol of strength, of faith and virtue and of the endurance of the Christian against adversity. Daisy The Christ Child s innocence. Youth The sun of Righteousness. 6 Wild Rose Symbol of love and love of the land Lily Purity, innocence, virginity and heavenly bliss. The Virgin, The Annunciation, and our Lord s human nature Dogwood Symbol of regeneration. Divine sacrifice and the triumph of eternal life. American Beauty or Cultivated Rose the flower of Venus, goddess of love. Symbol of our Lady and of love and indicative of Heavenly joy. Calla Lily Majestic beauty and marriage

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