My aunt has the sewing machine on their tombstone. I think it's a great idea. Let's passersby know what their interests are/were.

a little but very cute and sweet

My mother and father bought theirs awhile before the passed and it was a big help. It was one less thing we had to worry about and they got to have what they wanted put on it. I think it iis a great idea to put the two symbols on it. It is what you both hold dear and near to you.

I think it's a great idea. My mother passed away and she had already made all of the arrangements...down to the priest. It made it easier on us not having to make all those decisions and wondering what she would have wanted. I really like the idea of personalizing your head stones. I love the idea of a quilt.

not at alll...my in-laws had this done and when thy passed away it was one more thing we didn`t have to look after...

My parents took care of everything they could before so we don't have to.
For dad we had to buy the casket and set the rest up.
Will do the same for dad.
The plot area they have don't allow stones.
They have the brass headstones in the ground and mow over them.
I don't like them.
I find them cold and impersonal.
As for your question, I think Its great.
Your husband remembered for his service in the military and you for your love of sewing.
All kinds of things are being put on stones today and so why not put what you want?
Weird? No! Not at all.

I have my funeral prepaid, so all my DDs have to do is decide what else they want, since I have left extra money "on the account" so that if they want an urn, or box, or jewery, they can chose. Then, what money is left, is divided between them. My ashes, or the rest of my ashes are going to be dumped in the woods, unless they object. I won't be there so it is their choice.

What a wonderful idea. I really hope this catches on.

Not weird at all, it's nice to do that and avoid conflicts and or burdens for those left behind.

Way to go I can only hope that you have taken care of wills, DNR, advanced directives, power of attorney in case of diminished mental/physical capacity. If minor children a guardian.

I don't think that is weird. I like the idea, kinda represents who you are.

I love that idea. How cool.

Love the personal touches..and the "proud parents of. Dh and I have decided to preplan as well, it is hard enough for children to have to deal with the loss and plan as well. Good thinking.

I think it is great. My hubby and I are going to do the same. Don't know what we are going to put on ours yet, though you have given me something to think about. He is retired Army.

My Uncle and Aunt have a Turkey and a quilt block on their stone, He raised turkeys all his life and she loved to quilt.

The funniest tombstone I ever saw said "I told you I was sick"

It sounds like a good idea to do..it will save your children the task. I love the idea of the sewing machine. I have seen flowers etc on stones why not a sewing machine? Maybe even a quilt block? Years from now others will look on it and smile. Tell your DH thanks for his service being a marine and protecting us!! crafty_linda_b

I agree. I like the idea of seeing something personal on the headstone, other than names and dates.

Not at all. It's a wonderful idea.
We had a guitar put on my brother's.

I think it's a perfect idea. I may just do that, too! LOL.

oh my I double posted again sorry

When my DH passed I had him cremated I also had a celebration of life service 2 weeks later. His ashes were displayed In a made to scale Semi tractor trailer. At the luncheon after the service The table where the truck was displayed was surrounded with pictures of him taken throught the years and scale Model semi truck and trailers I also had a cake that showed a truck driving off into the clouds, the cake was inscribed ON THE ROAD AGAIN. The program for the services had a picture of my husband and a truck going off into the sky Many many people thought it was a very good idea and a great remembrance as who he really was and what his 2nd love of his life was My ashes will also be in the trailer than later will be barried with his dear brother This is a true reminder of what we loved to do Every person is unique and their final services need to depect who they are.

No it's not weird. my dh and i have taken of that for ourselves this way our kids don't have to go thru that nor does the one of us left if thats what happens. not only that it's already pd for. you should put something where and what will mean something to you. it feels funny to do but when you go together it's not to bad. good luck. sue

This is a great idea. I think it is a kindness for parents to make as many decisions and arrangements as they can for their last days. It is tremendously difficult as an adult child to be making decisions based on what you think your parents might want. Much better to carry out a plan then to create a plan.

Nope, it's not strange. When my aunt died about 28 years ago, I bought a tombstone with dogs all over it. She was unmarried and loved dogs. She had a heart full of love for dogs and I wanted that with her. Also buried her with pictures of her house and pets.

I dont think it is weird at all.

It's no different to writing your Will.

Yes! I have my burial plot paid for and a headstone.

my dad has a seahorse on his side and my stepmother has a giraffe on hers and then theres a picture of the two of them together makes it so much easier to find you cansee their picture from the road

no,we did ours about 6 years ago. In one corner I have an an angel with a saying and on my husbands side we put a horse,he use to ride and rope for many years untill he got down in the back. On the back we have the names of all our children for genealogical purpose.

Awhile ago I saw an article in a magazine about coffins made for quilters!!! You even get to pick out your favorite quilt block pattern for the interior!!!

Not at all. My hubs and I purchased our stone, put traditional names and dates on front with the this phrase "to live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die". The front was my idea. The back of the stone has our children's (3) names and dates of birth for future researchers to peruse and also etchings of a sailboat and an Avanti car which are my husbands passion. Needless to say the back of the stone was his idea. Have had only great comments except from the grown children who don't like seeing our names when going to the cemetary.

Not at all. My hubs and I purchased our stone, put traditional names and dates on front with the this phrase "to live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die". The front was my idea. The back of the stone has our children's (3) names and dates of birth for future researchers to peruse and also etchings of a sailboat and an Avanti car which are my husbands passion. Needless to say the back of the stone was his idea. Have had only great comments except from the grown children who don't like seeing our names when going to the cemetary.

Not weird at all. We also have ours stone and I have a sewing machine on my side and he has a classic car on his. It is beautiful1

Not at all. Thoughtful and easily done ahead of time. Good for you.

It's not weird at all. My dh passed in 1994. I had his and my headstone placed on the graves. Mine has my name and all on it all it needs is the date I die. the military did it all free. they are separate headstones, just next to each other.

not at all

Absolutely not. Just take a walk thru a cemetery. It is quite interesting because you find out little interesting things about a person.

From what I am seeing, these days the stones are getting more personsalized. I think that is great!I seen a lot of them with pictures which I think is neat.Now to find the picture of the sewing machine I want. Of course, for me it has to be vintage!

On my dad/mom's headstone (it was purchased when my dad passed away) has quilting/sewing emblems on her side and woodworking emblems on my dad's side. I love it, as it shows what they enjoyed.

True, but there are restrictions for the non-military person as to what the headstone can say. My Dad was buried and before my Dad died, he had arranged to get permission to place my Mom's ashes with him in the plot at the National Cemetary.