Category: Blog – Tegeler Monument Company

Long-Term Tips for Maintaining a Grave Monument

Long-Term Tips for Maintaining a Grave Monument Image of a person cleaning a grave marker on Tegeler Monument Company's website

A cemetery staff’s priority is to maintain the grounds, roads, and buildings as a whole in a cemetery. Unfortunately, it’s not practical for the crew to provide the level of attention and care many desire for their deceased loved ones. That’s why many families choose to maintain a grave site and monument on their own. […]

Planning a Funeral on a Tight Budget

Planning a Funeral on a Tight Budget Image of a group of people at a funeral on Tegeler's website

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences, and planning a funeral can add to the stress and emotional burden. On top of the emotional toll, the financial cost of a funeral can also be overwhelming. However, it’s important to know that you can still plan a dignified and meaningful funeral on […]

Cremation vs. Burial: Things to Know

Cremation vs. Burial: Things to Know child attending a burial service

Processing the passing of a loved one is a difficult time, so it’s important to lean on family and friends and the help of experts, like the funeral director and your local monument company, to make the decisions you need. If your loved one didn’t leave explicit wishes about whether they want to be cremated […]

A Guide to Popular Types of Memorials

A Guide to Popular Types of Memorials a custom grave marker

Thinking about the end of life can be difficult, but planning ahead can help take the burden off of your loved ones once you’re gone. Part of this planning, or a decision your family must make, is crafting the best memorial. There are multiple types of memorials and grave markers to choose from, as well […]

Choosing Headstone Imagery for a Loved One

Choosing Headstone Imagery for a Loved One headstone with a cross etched into it

When a loved one passes, there are many decisions to be made, including how to best memorialize them on a headstone. Memorial headstones help you pay tribute to your loved one through beautiful words or images with many design options available. They can also help you create a lasting memory of your loved one with […]

How to Budget for a Funeral

How to Budget for a Funeral Two people standing over a coffin image on Tegeler's website

Recent data shows that funerals cost between $7,600 and $12,000 in 2021, and over $10,000 in Maryland. Given additional expenses, such as a monument or memorial marker for your loved one and cemetery costs, the expense of a funeral in Baltimore and beyond can tap into anyone’s budget. Financial planning is required to ensure that […]