In Iranian culture, the use of ornamental tombstones has long been considered as valuing the dead. This is why many of us Iranians, when a close relative dies, try to choose a stone that has the best quality based on the budget and shows the place of the deceased in our hearts. But which criteria should we consider when buying a tombstone? Is the external beauty of a tombstone alone enough or should we consider structural factors? Before we examine the characteristics of a tombstone together, we must say that the most important factor in choosing a stone, regardless of its application, is its quality and beauty. use, they must be resistant to environmental factors such as rain, wind and other dangerous factors. In the matter of gravestones, this resistance has a different color. Since these stones are placed in a dusty environment, they must be in such a way that they do not lose their appearance under any circumstances. In addition to this issue, the beauty aspect is also very important in choosing a tombstone. You should choose a stone that is single handed and its veins are not very obvious. In addition, never choose colored stones and try to buy a stone that has kept its natural color.
Buy colored or white tombstone?
One of the main questions you should ask yourself when buying a tombstone is the desired color. When choosing a color, many cultural and structural factors are influential and you should think more about these things. For example, in some regions, white color is considered disrespectful to the deceased, but in some, this issue is completely unimportant. If we want to evaluate in terms of structure and resistance, if the stone is not painted and is in the form of a fabric, it is very valuable.
Granite grave stone check
Granite tombstones have the most resistant structure among tombstones. These stones are durable and do not require special care. But there is one point among black granite stones. And that is about painted granite stones.
Black granite grave or epoxy
There are different types of black granite stones that are classified as cheap or expensive tombstones depending on the degree of darkness. Stones that are darker and without gray grains are several times more expensive than black stones with grains or a pencil tip background. For this reason, according to the customer's request, painted granite stones are provided.
Nano -white grave survey
Nano tombstones are in two general categories of domestic and foreign production stones. Foreign nano tombstones have a shiny and transparent surface and have a very good resistance to environmental conditions and weather. Internal nano stones have a non-glossy surface and are weaker in terms of quality and water absorption than external nano stones. For this reason, foreign stones have a relatively double price compared to domestic ones.
Herat
Herat marble is one of the well-known stones exported from Afghanistan. This high-quality stone has high resistance to different climatic conditions and is very expensive. Herat marble has large crystals that make it a part of onyx stones. Among its characteristics, we can mention its white color, which allows light to pass through it and has a very beautiful appearance. Many factors affect the price of Herat marble tombstone. Usually, a row of cornice is placed around the Herat marble tombstone and it does not cost extra, but if you want to use an additional cornice, you have to pay more. Doubling the engraving and writing on the stone also increases the final price. Also, ordering a color photo on the stone can affect the price.
Marble
Nabata marble tombstone is also one of the precious and valuable stones. This stone, which has a bright color and high quality, is used in sculpture and tombstones. Its high resistance to water absorption is one of the outstanding features of this stone. Also, vegetable marble has high strength against wear and is known for its high absorption. This stone can be found in many natural designs and they have a very high variety. High durability, long life and ability to pass light are other advantages of this tombstone. The cost of vegetable marble increases the less veins it has.