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My wife was just buried and I have been told it will take 5-6 months before a headstone can be placed due to settlement, but the grave is so bare and I really feel bad for her. Any suggestions on flowers? We are talking just bare earth at this time.

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They sell vases that go into the ground with a stake, they don't require much effort to install. Maybe a couple of those with her picture taped to the side and fresh flowers? I was able to find the vases at the florist but I have also seen them at the floral section of the grocery store. If you laminate her pictures before attaching, it will hold up through inclement weather.

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Can I place a photo of a living person on a grave?

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Yes, you may place a photo on the grave of a living person.

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How do I install an angel on my mom's grave site so it won't get stolen?

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You can bolt it down really tight, but perhaps ask a professional to do it, as a DYI job might not be your cup of tea and damaging the site is disrespectful. You could also place it there, take some pictures and use those in the frames you put up in your house. At least that way in the pictures it will always be there, whether it's stolen or not. In the end, you may simply have to accept the risk that it gets stolen. If it does, file a report, replace it, move on. It's about your mom, not about the thieves.

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Am I able to spread my mother's ashes atop my father's grave so they are together?

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Check with the management of the cemetery about whether this would be acceptable.

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Is it true that you should not put photos of living relatives on a grave site?

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No, that is only a superstition.

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I am burying my broken toy named Roofus in my backyard. Can you suggest something that is not too permanent, so I can remove it when I move?

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I suggest putting Roofus in a clean plastic box; that way, you can dig out the box when you move. But consider another option: Talk to the adult(s) you live with. If you can't fix Roofus, see if a professional repair person can fix him.

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What if I don't know the person and what he likes? I'm decorating his grave because it's always bare; his family never comes to give him flowers or anything.

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If you want to decorate an unknown person's grave, remember that there may be a reason why his family never visits the grave site. It's not really your place to decorate someone else's grave. If you must, keep it simple, discrete and small, like a single flowerpot.

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How long can I leave the memorial I put on my husband's grave?

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In most places, you can leave it until the fall or spring clean-up takes place. The best thing to do is ask the sexton.

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What do I use to stick an ornament to a gravestone?

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You can use different kinds of tape, or even hot glue to stick an ornament to a gravestone.

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