Tombstones available at the big box Halloween stores look ridiculous. First, they are too small and too thin. Real tombstones have weight to them - they are marble or granite for Devil's sake! Second, they don't look like real tombstones. No tombstone in the history of humanity has said RIP with the grim reaper engraved. (Although mine might have to just to prove a point) But, real tombstones are boring because granite is difficult to carve and expensive. Actually, the most elaborate tombstones from the 1800's are made of marble because it is a softer stone and easier to work. So, it begs the question ... what should Halloween tombstones look like? We've spent hours debating this without resolution. We have determined that tombstones should have the appearance of the weight of stone with typical lettering and grander than usual epitaphs.
We want your Haunt visitors to stop and read the epitaphs on the tombstones. What makes tombstones scary is the epitaph and realistic engraving of wilting flowers, not the grim reaper. Fear is in the mind and each person is afraid of something different. Our tombstones lay the foundation for your fear and your mind will conjure the rest. No blood, no gore, no obvious images of fright. Only subtle tremors of terror. Hell is Empty and all the Devils are Here
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