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.
Headstones are made from various materials such as: Being one of the most beautiful and durable natural stones, granite has been a popular choice for making headstones. Granite is strong and can come in lovely colors. With granite, artisans can make skillfully carved intricate designs for headstones. As the durable quality of granite can stand the test of time for years it is the first choice amongst buyers shopping for memorial headstones. The metal alloy known as bronze has been regularly used for making headstones for centuries. Bronze headstones are popular as it does not need much maintenance. Bronze headstones are available in a wide variety of designs and options. However the best part about this particular material is that they are less expensive than other types of materials used for headstones.