The Legacy Blog

Create a Lasting Legacy: The Enduring Beauty of Burial and Monuments At Create a Legacy, we understand the profound importance of honoring loved ones. While cremation is increasingly popular, many overlook the value of having a cemetery lot. Choosing a traditional or...

When we lose a loved one, we often want to keep their memory alive. While there are many ways of doing this, headstones and monuments make for a beautiful and meaningful way to celebrate a life. Apart from being a burial marker, these memorials humanize the deceased...

In the wake of losing someone you hold dear, a monument that pays tribute to the life they lived is a poignant gift. It is a timeless gift that will remind everyone who sees it of the deep love this person had from their family and friends. Create a Legacy in Stone...

Losing a loved one is an emotional journey filled with grief, pain, and a profound sense of loss. Your mind and body must adapt to life without someone you care deeply for, and there’s no predictable timeline for the process. Fortunately, there are ways to honor a...

Choosing memorial symbols—whether in a time of need or preparation for your inevitable service—can be confusing. There are many different memorial symbols and meanings to choose from, and making even the most minor decisions in the face of grief can feel...

Funeral preplanning ensures that end-of-life services are carefully orchestrated and executed according to your wishes. At Create a Legacy in Stone, our primary area of expertise is memorial planning and creation. While we don’t offer funeral preplanning services, we...

In the solemn tranquility of cemeteries, headstones stand proudly as storytellers of lives once lived. The chosen headstone designs are beyond mere markers of a loved one gone—they are immortalizations of passions, family bonds, and personal legacy. The choice to...

The journey through grief is painful, and it's not a linear process. Instead, it consists of seven phases everyone experiences in their unique way, and it’s possible to skip steps or sometimes go in reverse. In this blog, we will explore the 7 stages of grief and...

When faced with the emotional overwhelm of an unexpected loss, arranging a memorial quickly can be equally challenging. A temporary headstone can serve as a tangible marker during this time, offering a place for loved ones to pay their respects while a permanent...

Losing a loved one is difficult no matter the circumstances, and during such an emotional time, planning a gravestone or memorial may seem like an overwhelming task. Every day at Create A Legacy In Stone, we work with grieving individuals to thoughtfully plan tributes...

September 20, 2021 A natural-born people-person, Bonnie Eskuri feels called to her role at Create A Legacy. “It just gives me so much joy to help people,” Eskuri said. Bonnie has been with Create A Legacy in Stone for six years. She accepted a receptionist position at...

September 20, 2021 As a second-generation memorial company owner, Don Calhoun’s life and career are closely intertwined with grief. Customers of Create A Legacy In Stone come to Don and his team “in their worst, darkest hours” to tell the stories of their late loved...