Quiring Monuments Blog

Asian Memorials - Religious Art Series Part 3

Saturated with religion, the continent of Asia features many of the world’s major religious traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Christianity, Taoism, Islam, and others. This article talks briefly about some of Asian religious art’s most recognizable symbols and their related meanings.
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Posted Friday, May 18, 2012
Jewish Memorials - Religious Art Series Part 2

Like other religious traditions, Jewish art features many symbols, some well known and others less so. In part 2 of our series on religious memorial art, we explore some of Jewish religious art’s most significant symbols and their related meanings.
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Posted Friday, May 11, 2012
Harold J. Schaller Monument Renderings Slideshow

Harold Schaller was considered by many in the commemorative arts industry to be one of America's foremost Designer-Memorialists. In this slideshow put together by David Quiring, we see some of Harold's hand drawn renderings of his greatest works.
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Posted Friday, May 04, 2012
Tombstone Tours 2012 | Thailand and China Part 1

Follow David Quiring on his recent trip to Thailand and China. In Part 1 of his 'Tombstone Tour', he takes you through Bangkok, Thailand and shows you some of their great monuments and memorials.
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Posted Friday, April 27, 2012
Catholic Memorials - Religious Art Series Part 1

This four-part series takes a close look at the symbolism and meaning behind this use of religious art to commemorate and celebrate the lives of those we love. With familiar symbols and easily distinguishable designs known across many different cultures, Catholic religious art has been used to adorn headstones, grave markers, and memorials for centuries.
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Posted Friday, April 20, 2012
The Benefits of Pre-Need Planning

Do you know the burial wishes of those closest to you? Do they know yours? As we get older we often start thinking about how our death will affect our loved ones. Losing someone close to you is always traumatic, but we can help our loved ones during that difficult time by being prepared and preplanning as much as possible.
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Posted Friday, April 13, 2012
Exploring Memorial/Monument Symbols and Their Value

What is the value of a cemetery monument? Most memorialists like to think in terms of Emblems, Symbols and Graphic Elements when trying to determine the best perspective for a headstone design. There are subtle differences in the terms and they bear a bit of scrutiny.
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Posted Friday, April 06, 2012
Tips for Handling, Installing and Cleaning Granite Memorials

Sometimes we forget that while granite has such incredible durability it is still vulnerable to certain types of damage. It is very hard and therefore it is also quite brittle. Anything that bumps against the sharp corners or edges can take out an unsightly chip. Here are some tips to prevent damaging your granite memorial.
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Posted Friday, March 30, 2012
Quiring Wins MBNA Aspire Award

We at Quiring Monuments would like to take a moment to let you know that we won an important industry award last month. We’re excited to share this news with you because we deeply believe in what we do each day and we’re excited that an industry-leading organization has recognized our hard work.
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Posted Monday, March 12, 2012
9 of the Most Famous and Historic Monuments

During the course of your life, you’ve most likely visited a handful of monuments. These monuments no doubt moved you to pause and remember someone or something worth remembering. Here’s a list of some of the largest and most recognizable monuments in the world.
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Posted Friday, March 09, 2012
Why Do We Place Flowers on Gravesites?

If you’ve ever visited the gravesite of a loved one, there’s a pretty good chance that you brought along flowers to place on the grave. However, have you ever wondered how this age-old tradition began?
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Posted Friday, March 02, 2012
A Look at International Funeral Customs

Each culture has its own unique way of approaching funeral customs for its people. Along with each approach comes a fascinating array of rituals, memorials, and language—often completely different than our own here in the United States.
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Posted Friday, February 24, 2012
The History of Grave Markers [Infographic]

Throughout history, marking gravesites has been an important way for us to honor and respect our loved ones. In each society, burial ceremonies and grave markers were specific to that culture and can provide us with some insight into their lives.
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Posted Friday, February 17, 2012
Granite Monubenches vs. Classic Benches

Quiring Monuments is proud to offer you varying styles and designs of custom monubenches to commemorate the life and legacy of your loved one. Whether you choose a custom single or a custom companion monubench, Quiring Monuments will work with you to ensure that the one you love is properly remembered for years to come.
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Posted Friday, February 03, 2012
What to Put on a Memorial

The act of remembering is an essential human activity. We remember significant dates, profound moments, and formative lessons. We remember life’s joys and celebrations, as well as its struggles and pain. Most importantly, however, we remember people—those special individuals who impacted our lives.
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Posted Thursday, February 02, 2012
Welcome to the Quiring Monuments Blog

In this new blog we will address this evolution by taking a look at situations and trends around the world and inviting discussion from the industry, our partners, and our customers as to how we can properly adapt and forge a new path to the future.
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Posted Wednesday, February 01, 2012