Will A Bronze Grave Marker Provide a Long-Lasting Memorial?

What You Should Know About Bronze Headstones

Bronze has been a popular metal for a wide variety of memorials, statues, and other historical markers for hundreds of years. Bronze is affordable and lasts longer with little care needed. Most bronze headstones and grave markers have protective finishing agents sprayed on them before being installed. This gives them resistance to the weather and helps prevent that greenish patina. No finish lasts forever, though, and it can begin to break down over time – although with very minimal care your marker will last an exceptionally long time.

How quickly this happens depends on the local weather, and the care provided by the cemetery. When you're choosing a plot for your loved one, take a look at other grave markers in the area. If many of them are bronze and have developed a patina, that tells you the burial grounds may not be well-kept or protected from oxidizing chemicals.

When loved ones choose a bronze grave marker, we also recommend that they check in on it from time to time. Bronze lasts longer than many other options, but you'll want to ensure that the marker doesn't begin developing a patina. The good news is that unlike stone markers - which are often irreparable if damaged, bronze grave marker can be refurbished if required.

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Larsen's Memorials offers top-quality bronze grave markers, as well as a wide variety of other memorials and headstones, all so you can remember your loved ones for generations to come. We pride ourselves on our combination of old-world craftsmanship and modern design and construction capabilities. If you have any questions, please contact us today.