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BY CAROLE PEMBERTON
After years of research and development, glass memorials are now available in Australia through Memoriam Glass. Popular in Europe for almost a decade, glass monuments set a new standard in a sensitive arena. For those seeking a contemporary alternative to the traditional granite headstones, Memoriam Glass provides an elegant range of options. The years of collective expertise within the company, together with advanced techniques in slumping, sand blasting, colour glazing and screen printing offer the client exhaustive possibilities in a product that meets the highest expectations. The obvious issue of safety has been overcome with the use of the appropriate standard and thickness of glass. Paint finishes are fired onto the glass in the kiln, rendering imagery and lettering UV resistant and maintenance free. All memorials are treated with a clear, industrial coating that repels dirt and rain. Maintaining the transparent and reflective qualities of the glass adds a special element to the cemetery landscape. Within the standard range of monuments a client selects the glass shape, granite base, font style, colour and artwork. The consultancy service also provides for custom designs that are uniquely personal (cemetery approval may need to be sought for some designs prior to installation). Glass lendsitself well to horizontal monuments and plaques for those selecting cremation. The client may opt to incorporate stainless steel, rock or granite with the glass, achieving an even greater freedom of design for commissioned memorials that caters for all tastes and all cultures. Memoriam Glass also has an attractive range of glass Memory Chests that solve the problems of deterioration and displacement that occur in many cemeteries with children’s memorabilia. We are moving in a new direction with the design and facilities within our memorial parks. The multi dimensional versatility of glass can be harnessed to transform memorials into stunning works of art. A move to rovide more personalised monuments does more than tell the stories of those who have passed, it adds to the cemetery visit the pleasure of an interesting walk through a captivating outdoor gallery. CONTACTS Memoriam Glass Phone: (03) 9761 7727 Email: ask@memoriamglass.com.au |
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For thousands of years glass has proved to be one of the most beautiful and enduring materials man has ever crafted. From art to architecture, glass has adorned our bodies, our buildings and our landscapes. Glass in mosaics, murals and stained glass windows have been used to tell stories, express emotion and record history. In the days of the Pharaohs, glass was a symbol of respect, wealth and eternity. How fitting then, that this remarkable medium is now being used to reflect the life of a loved one and enhance the landscape of the cemetery. |