4 Ways to Honor Your Loved One with Custom Glass Memorials

Preserve a Loved One’s Memory with a Custom Glass Memorial

Does a traditional tombstone not feel right for the memory of your loved one? Know that it is possible to create a one-of-a-kind memorial that captures and conveys the light, joy, and spirit of a person. If you’re looking for the appropriate way to commemorate and honor someone who’s passed, see what’s possible with a custom glass memorial.

Custom Glass Memorial Options with TCG Glass

When you work with an decorative architectural glass manufacturer like TCG Glass, we offer four primary custom glass memorials.

1. Glass Headstones

When you create a headstone out of glass (as opposed to granite, marble, or another stone), all the traditional headstone design features and aesthetics are still available to you. Glass is a highly customizable material, meaning the headstone can be nearly any shape or thickness you desire.

Because it’s possible to etch glass, you can include any or all of these features:

• Loved one’s name
• Date of birth and passing
• Meaningful quote

Whether you go minimalistic and traditional or opt for something more unique, the glass used in that headstone will interact beautifully with the natural light. It will create a stunning, one-of-a-kind display that withstands the test of time and honors your loved one.

2. Custom Glass Memorial Bench

Many people looking to memorialize their loved ones like the idea of choosing a functional, useful memorial. This makes memorial benches a consistently popular choice.

These benches are a lovely way to commemorate the person who was lost while also giving back to the community. They provide a space that many people can use and appreciate, and for those who knew the deceased, a memorial bench serves as a quiet space to reflect and to remember.

3. Glass Monuments

A glass monument can truly be whatever you want:

• Made into something traditional (headstone, plaque, or cross) or a more unique shape and design
• Used to mark the resting place of the loved one or placed in a home to serve as a daily reminder of all the joy and love shared together
• Created entirely out of glass or made with both glass and other materials integrated into the design

Perhaps your loved one had a favorite hobby, book, animal, or vacation spot. Any of these details can serve as inspiration in a glass memorial design. Someone who loved the beach, for example, could have a memorial made with a lovely sea-blue glass. The shape could be reminiscent of waves, or the integrated pattern could bring to mind the curves of seashells.

Whatever details you’re considering, make sure to discuss with your architectural glass manufacturer. When you partner with the right team, they will have the experience and technical know-how to inform you about what’s possible and to suggest possible design elements to incorporate.

4. Your Unique Glass Memorial Idea

Do you have an idea that doesn’t fall into any of those three categories (headstone, bench, or monument)? Then bring your unique idea to a custom glass manufacturer.

From shape to size to color to thickness, your customization options with glass are extensive. Working with the right team will ensure your vision is brought to life in the safest, most durable, most beautiful way possible.

When you partner with a team that listens, respects your vision, and brings their expertise, you can create bespoke glass memorials as unique as those they honor.

Have Any Questions about Custom Glass Memorials?

When designing a custom glass memorial, it’s important to work with the right team. The glass manufacturers should be knowledgeable and experienced, but they should also prioritize bringing your vision to life as closely as possible.

Glass memorials are highly personal and meaningful. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re TCG Glass, and for decades, we’ve been creating high-quality, safe, beautiful architectural glass products. We’re always happy to help and to provide insight!