Accomplishment of the grave in the cemetery by one's own hands

The loss of a loved one is always a great sorrow. Therefore, the relatives of the deceased, of course, want to decorate the place of his burial as much as possible, so that the memory of him preserved forever. Landscaping the grave is a service that many companies today provide. However, their prices, unfortunately, are quite large, they can afford not everyone. In addition, relatives often want to invest in the design of the burial place of a loved one a piece of their own soul, doing everything with their own hands. On how to properly choose and how to establish a monument for the deceased, as well as about what kinds of improvement of graves exist, and we will talk further.

Fundamental rules

Of course, apply the recommendations of designers on the design, for example, adjacent to the house territory or the same terraces, balcony or balcony in the arrangement of the grave can not. The place of burial should look, first of all, not cheerfully and brightly, but solemnly and majestically, and all the objects placed on it - correspond to a tragic and sad situation.

Accomplishment of the grave is carried out in such a way as to create around it a suitably peaceful and mournful atmosphere. The colors here are usually used muted, not too flashy, and the decor is rather modest and strict. But, of course, it is absolutely not necessary to make the decoration of the grave gray and mundane. Quite the opposite, using the original beautiful design, you can draw the attention of other people to the burial place and make it expressive and special.

Monument and socle

Materials for registration should be sufficiently respectable. Monuments are usually made of natural heavy durable stone: marble, butovy, gabbro-diabase or granite. Of the same material, make both the socle and the flower girl.

Of course, the memorial itself will have to be ordered in a ritual agency. The cheapest option of the monument (and socle) is considered marble. Granite monuments cost a little more. The most cheap thing can do is a monument made of ordinary butovy (sometimes even untreated) stone. Landscaping of the graves (photos in the article demonstrate such complexes) with the use of all these durable materials in our country has already become traditional.

Of course, the cost of the memorial depends not only on the stone used for its manufacture. A great influence on the price of the monument and socle is also their design. Today you can buy as an inexpensive monument, made in a classic, brutal or modern style, and an exclusive luxury product decorated with vases, bas-reliefs or even sculptures. In this case, everything depends on the financial capabilities of the relatives of the deceased.

Fence

In most cases, this element is considered mandatory. Fence, even low, marks the boundaries of the burial place and makes the overall composition of the memorial complete. Without it, for example, an animal or even people can walk through the grave. Which, of course, is very unpleasant. Landscaping of the graves (the photo below demonstrates how effectively the memorials with a beautiful fence can look) should be done with the mandatory installation of this element.

Expensive fences are made of natural stone. Metalware is cheaper. Just like monuments, fences can be decorated in different styles. The top of the stone can be strict straight or curved. To decorate such fences, balls, bowls of flowers or vases are often used. Metal versions are usually decorated with forged or cast ornaments.

Additional Items

Of course, performing such an operation as the improvement of the grave, you should think about what the table and benches will be like. Their use in Russian cemeteries is in most cases considered compulsory. Usually it is wooden or metal inexpensive products.

Symbolism

Accomplishment of the grave in the cemetery is a procedure, in most cases including installation of various decorative elements. Of course, when selecting them, one should pay attention to the design symbols. So, for example, the arch means the passage of the deceased into a better world. Such a shape can have the upper hand of a monument or elements of a stone fence. Often, arches are also depicted in a molded ornament. Birch, grapes or oak are the traditional symbols of the tree of life, that is, the infinity of existence. The angel is the embodiment of sorrow, sorrow and protection of the deceased in another world. An open book is a symbol of the Gospel or the Book of Life. Roses are considered the favorite colors of the Virgin Mary, and, therefore, personify spiritual purity and purity. There are many other symbols, detailed advice on which can be obtained from employees of companies that manufacture memorials.

If you use any original elements of special desire there, you can order a complex decorated with a regular cross. This subject is considered a symbol of all Christians, their belief in the soon coming of the Savior and universal Resurrection. Of course, in Russian cemeteries, when decorating the burial places, the Orthodox cross with an oblique crossbar is most often used. However, sometimes you can see Celtic or Latin.

Accomplishment of the grave in the cemetery by oneself: green plantations

The most preferred way of decorating graves in our country, despite the appearance of newfangled modern artificial materials, is still the planting of flowers, bushes and trees. Of course, for the burial place you should choose spectacular, but at the same time rather unpretentious plants. For florists are perfect for perennials, such as, for example, periwinkles, a quarry or a host.

For framing the burial, it is best to use decorative shrubs, such as barberry, juniper, lilac or dog rose. The trees near the graves are planted quite infrequently. The fact is that their powerful root system can damage the socle or monument of memorials located nearby. However, if there are many places around the grave, you can plant next to it, for example, a birch tree or a spruce.

When choosing plants for the burial place, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

• Flowers should not be too bright.
• It is better to choose slowly growing perennials.
• Most attractive on the graves look plants that cover the earth with a carpet.

Carrying out such an operation as the improvement of the grave in the cemetery, in particular its gardening, it is necessary to adhere to these simple rules. In this case, the burial place will always look appropriate - solemn, neat and well-groomed.

Soil for perennials

In order for the flowers to grow well, they need to prepare a special soil mixture for them. It is best to fill in a flower garden with a fertile garden soil. To make the mixture light, it usually adds leaf earth or peat. You can also use sand. Plants will develop better if the soil is added a little bit of the manure, as well as potash fertilizers.

Leafy ground is very easy to prepare. To do this, in the autumn they gather the leaves and put them together, adding a little soil, lime and mineral fertilizers. All the summer this mixture is kept moist and sometimes shoveled. Next year, the sheet earth will be ready.

Artificial flowers

Of course, living plants can be the best decoration of the burial place. However, not all have the opportunity to look after the greenery. Therefore, the improvement of the grave in the cemetery with their own hands, in case it is far away, is often made using artificial flowers. Decorative elements of such a plan can have a variety of designs and be made of different materials.

Do not buy cheap flower flowers for the grave. They very quickly lose shape and burn in the sun. It is better to buy plastic. They look no less effective and at the same time are able to maintain their attractive appearance much longer. The most durable option is considered artificial flowers made of polymer materials, rubber analogs.

Landscaping of the grave with tiles

This material at the burial site is also used when relatives have no opportunity to come to the grave too often and take care of the plants.

Sidewalk tiles are distinguished by a rather impressive appearance and durability. Accomplishment of the grave with its use is done approximately according to the same technology as the design of garden paths. Of course, to finish the burial place with tiles it is better to invite specialists. However, with a lack of funds, this procedure can be performed independently. The stacking technology in this case includes several stages:

• The grave is thoroughly cleared of weeds. It is best to treat it with herbicides specially designed for this purpose.
• Further the site is carefully leveled.
• Then, a "trough" with a depth of about 15 cm is dug out on the grave, into which a concrete base (5 cm thick) is poured (reinforced)
• After the cement-sand mixture is seized (approximately 1.5-2 weeks), you can start laying the tile itself.
• To fix it to the base, special glue is used. Apply it to both concrete and tile with a notched trowel.

Before laying the elements along the edges of the grave, it is necessary to install a curbstone or a plinth under the fence. Accomplishment of graves with their own hands with the use of tiles makes it possible to create around a properly festive atmosphere. This, as well as the cheapness of concrete color finishing and explains the popularity of this method of decoration. The only thing in choosing a tile is to pay attention to its color. Too bright it should not be.

How to install a monument on the tile

Select the most suitable tombstone, performing such an operation as the improvement of the grave - half the battle. The monument must also be installed correctly. The procedure is in fact not as simple as it might seem at first glance. Delivered with a violation of the laid technology, the monument will inevitably warp, fall, or even collapse.

The rules for installing the monuments are as follows:

• Two holes are drilled in the tile and concrete base to the full depth.
• They insert metal pins (for special glue).
• On the pins is put on the monument stand. It also needs to drill holes. The lower surface of the stand is pre-lubricated with glue. The pins must protrude above the surface.
• On the pins a monument is put on, the lower sole of which is also pre-coated with glue.

Using Mineral Crumbs

When performing such an operation as the improvement of the grave, often also using small gravel, which is white or colored. The filling of the burial place with mineral crumb can also be made independently if desired. This is done like this:

• The ground is cut to a depth of about 10 cm.
• Curbs are exposed. For their production, you can use natural stone, purchased in the store, ready-made elements or special metal or plastic strips.
• In the excavated "trough" in advance as a support for the monument, the channels are laid, and then sand is poured on the layer in a layer of 5 cm, leveled and tamped.
• Over it is laid a water-permeable geotextile or a polyethylene film with holes made in it.
• Then about 2-3 cm of sand is poured.
• It is packed about 2-3 cm of colored or white marble chips.

Accomplishment of graves with rubble is not too complicated. If desired, you can make it yourself. The main thing is to do everything neatly and without haste.

Monument on the Earth

Accomplishment of the grave in the cemetery (photo of such a complex is presented a little higher) using crumbs - an inexpensive operation. Therefore, finishing of this type is usually chosen in the event that the budget is somewhat limited. Next, let's look at how a monument is erected with this design. After all, there is no concrete foundation on such graves.

To ensure that the monument and the flower girl are not warped, a shallowly buried ribbon foundation is usually arranged for them. You can also just put the channels. The main thing is that the supports extend beyond the grave pit (about 50 cm). Determine its boundaries can be through scrap. Within the pit, he will enter the ground with ease. At the first stage, a flower girl with a stand is mounted on the supports. Next on the concrete mortar, glue and pins - the monument itself.

Of course, the work on the installation of the monument should be carried out in the period from spring to autumn. In winter, the soil on the grave freezes unevenly. And therefore, in the warm season, the monument erected on it will necessarily warp.

Table and shop

These elements, if the place allows, should be placed necessarily. The easiest way to buy a ready table and shop. Samples of the improvement of graves using this supplement can be seen below in the photo. A table and a bench are usually installed in the feet of the deceased. However, this rule is optional. In this case everything depends on the design of the memorial complex itself.

The paths around the grave are also better covered with colored crumbs or overlaid with paving slabs. In this case, the relatives of the deceased will not have to periodically weed out the weeds on the adjoining territory of the memorial.

As you can see, the improvement of the grave with your own hands - the operation is quite troublesome. Installation of the monument, fences and flower gardens therefore, it is probably better to entrust specialists. The same applies to tiling. You can fall asleep by yourself with a tiny burial place. Planting the complex relatives of the deceased usually also perform on their own.