Since you will be selecting merchandise items as well as service options from the funeral home we are providing this introduction to assist you. Burial Vaults A burial vault (Outer Interment receptacle) Is a concrete or steel container inside of which the casket is placed for burial. The purpose of a burial vault is to protect the casket from the outside elements, grave settling, and to keep the ground intact for proper memorialization. No state or local law requires use of a burial vault, however family preference or cemetery regulations may dictate the use of one. Monuments Being a full service funeral home, we also offer to our families a convenient monument lettering and sales service. Through the Ashford Avenue Monument Company, we are able to provide complete monument lettering and sales services to any of our families. No matter where you originally purchased your monument we can offer you the convenience of having us arrange for any necessary inscription on existing monuments to match any previous inscriptions or in the absence of an existing memorial , we can provide you with a personally styled granite memorial to reflect your taste and needs. We are familiar with the rules and regulations of all the local cemeteries and possess the necessary authorizations to engage in the work.

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