It is never easy to begin thinking about a memorial for a loved one. While we’re proud to offer such a variety of bespoke memorials, we’re aware that it can be challenging to know exactly what you’re hoping to stumble across when searching online. For those specifically looking for a memorial cross, this blog might be a helpful starting point.
Designing a wooden memorial cross with The Sign Maker is a process with several stages. We have aimed to make this process as simple as possible with our online shopping cart. From timber selection and size to personalised tributes and desired finish, there are no limits to our wooden memorial crosses. With our formidable customer service team also on-hand to answer your queries, in tandem with this blog, we hope you’ll be able to design a memorial that works for you.
Natural Memorial Cross Grave Markers
The most natural selection from our wooden memorial cross range would be our standard wooden crosses. These particular memorials have an authentic simplicity enabling individuals to design a thoughtful, yet practical, grave marker.
Our standard wooden cross memorials can be crafted from Oak, Iroko, Opepe, or Sapele in various sizes and styles. Oak carries with it a sense of tradition but Iroko is known for its durability and natural oiliness. Meanwhile the interlocking grain of Opepe is fascinating and Sapele (an extraordinary hardwood) showcases rich red undertones throughout the timber. Our carpentry team know how to get the best of out of our natural timbers. They have a knack for choosing a piece of timber that will work well with your design. Not only that, they have refined their methods of traditional craftsmanship especially for these memorials. Our carpenters will ensure that your natural memorial cross truly honours a life well lived.
Painted Memorial Crosses
If you’re looking to modernise or soften the appearance of a natural wooden memorial cross, we can also offer painted memorial crosses. Using the same methods as those used for spray painting cars, we can achieve a smooth coverage of the timber. The team can also refine the design so that it works for a memorial cross in the painted style. At The Sign Maker, we stock a range of six standard Farrow and Ball paint colours, but alternative colours can easily be ordered in for your memorial if you have something specific in mind.
There’s a subtle elegance to painted memorial crosses; their ability to stand out as a grave marker is admirable. While all of our wooden crosses can be fitted with handcrafted wrought iron stakes for easy ground insertion, we’d recommend this addition here to keep the cross in the best condition.
Product Spotlight: Celtic Styled Memorial Cross
While we try to refrain from having favoured products, it’s an honour to work on the unique Celtic styled memorial crosses. The fluid, decorative design of these particular memorials is something to marvel at. They have a real beauty to them that gives them distinctive appeal. When crafted from timber, this style of memorial cross also has a natural grace (although these memorial crosses can also be crafted from ‘stone-like-corian’ for a sophisticated appearance).
Within the design, we incorporate what is known as ‘The Triquetra’ or ‘Trinity Knot’. In some cultures, this is symbolic of the holy trinity. However, the Celtic symbol can also be used to represent an eternal cycle of life. It is also a common symbol of faith and hope. So, if you’re honouring the life of a loved one with a unique grave marker, consider a Celtic Memorial Cross.
Mega Crosses
In some instances, wooden memorial crosses can be used in place of a headstone. This is where our mega crosses come in handy. The natural elegance of these particular memorials is something that we are proud to achieve. They feature our unique carpentry stylisation and show the refinement of our team’s traditional methods of craftsmanship. Our handcrafted wooden mega crosses have stunning visual appeal. The crosses are designed to be sturdy but striking. Consequently, the feedback that we receive demonstrates how the quality of these memorials is above and beyond what is expected.
The larger surface area loans itself well to being the perfect canvas for design, although we have also seen customers keeping things simple. While it is possible to incorporate different elements of design, there’s a fluidity that comes with stripped back design work. Honouring those back to basic fundamentals of a memorial is a tradition that we find customer’s still appreciate. If you’re undecided about how to format a memorial, check out our ‘Memorial Inscriptions‘ blog post for some inspiration when designing a wooden memorial cross.
Designing A Wooden Memorial Cross with The Sign Maker
As you can see from some of the examples we’ve shared, we’re keen to personalise memorials in a way that works for you. The benefit of being a sign making with a niche for bespoke craftsmanship is that we can adapt a standard design into something rather special. We can do this with the addition of engraved plaques, the inclusion of photos, and the incorporation of images and favoured fonts.
As a family business, we appreciate the importance of getting a memorial just right. If you’re on the market for a wooden memorial cross, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Alternatively, if you haven’t yet seen what you’re looking for, head over to our website or online shop to view our full range of signs and memorials.
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