The burial place in the cemetery is usually distinguished by a fence. This structure gives the finished look to the grave. It is rare to find such burials around which there is no fence.
Fences on the graves are made of various materials. For their production, stone or metal is used. Often fences are placed on graves from the same material from which the tombstone itself is made. It is customary to first select a monument, and then a view of the fence.
Historical reference
Fences on the graves began to establish even the ancient Slavs. This was a structure that separated the burial place from the rest of the cemetery. It was not only a decorative element, but also a protection against unwanted intrusions.
The installation of fences framing the burial place is also a tradition at present. This is an element of the funeral ritual, which from time immemorial has been under the control of the church. It was believed that if the dead man was buried in a grave with a fence, he would not be able to disturb the world of the living.
Currently, the fence, which is framed by the grave, is given more practical than ritual significance. The construction not only separates the burial from the entire cemetery, but also protects it from trampling the flower garden. In this case, the overall composition takes on a neat and complete look.
Fences on the graves consist of several elements. They are sections, gates and posts.
Metal fences for graves
The production of this type of fencing is currently put on stream. That is why they are the most affordable at their price. The installation of such a fence is affordable for a person who has even a small income. Such structures are made from a bar with a diameter of six millimeters. Often used and a metal corner with a width of twenty-five millimeters. These fences stand out among the rest with their light elements. There is another type of metal fence. It provides for the use as a material of a profile pipe measuring twenty-five by twenty-five millimeters. Such fences look more thoroughly. To decorate them, square or rectangular elements are used.
The main advantages of metal fences, in addition to their low price, are:
- strength;
- reliability;
- beauty;
- resistance to external influences;
- durability.
Among other things, the metal fence on the grave can be of any size . You can order the construction based on the burial area. Moreover, the height of the elements can also be selected any.
Granite Fences
This type of ritual structure always stands out successfully at the burial site. With this grave, a finished look is given. Fences made of stone are also called a granite base. They are made of material similar to that of which the monument is made. When ordering, you should choose the appropriate color scheme for the overall composition.
Wrought iron fences
Such a frame worthily marks out a burial place in the cemetery. Forged fences on graves carry an aesthetic purpose. They decorate the burial place. Moreover, it is important that the combination of all elements of the complex is holistic.
Forged grave fences are decorated with complex elements. A variety of topics may be present. So, an element of such a fence can serve as a vine with bunches of berries or a branch with acorns and oak leaves. Such elements significantly increase the cost of the product, but at the same time its beauty will certainly please the eye.