Comments (0) Rod Beck's family -- daughter Kelsey, wife Stacey and daughter Kayla -- has worked to help kids affected by substance abuse. (L, Getty Images; R, Courtesy of Stacey Beck) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Every Aug. 3, Kelsey Beck finds a McDonald's and orders one of the milkshakes her father enjoyed so much.
Instructions. Choose a material to make your grave marker. Wood is easier to work with and will be finished more quickly while concrete weathers more slowly and is sturdier. To make a concrete grave marker, mix the concrete with water in a metal pan until itâs the consistency of thick oatmeal.Use a hoe and mix it with short, firm strokes. Pour it into the wooden box and smooth the top with the edge of the hoe. Set out the concrete stamps you want to use, in the order you want to use them.nstructions. Choose a material to make your grave marker. Wood is easier to work with and will be finished more quickly while concrete weathers more slowly and is sturdier. To make a concrete grave marker, mix the concrete with water in a metal pan until itâs the consistency of thick oatmeal.
When choosing a headstone you must first decide what text and images to use. Each letter counts and can significantly affect the outcome of the design. Choosing afterwards will only leave you with limited options. The upright headstone is the most traditional design. They are usually made from granite, marble or limestone and are fixed to the ground with a concrete base. They are typically 45 inches tall, 30 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Image caption: A typical upright headstone. Image courtesy of Memorials of Distinction.