A method and system of affixing a plaque to a solid surface is provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least one opening in a face of the solid surface and inserting a plaque support into the at least one opening. The plaque support includes a body defining a passageway therethrough and having a first end and a second end. The first end has a flange portion. Further, at least one outer tab member extends radially outward toward the first end and at least one inner tab member extends radially inward toward the second end. The outer tab member engages the solid surface upon insertion of the plaque support into the at least one opening. The method and system further include providing the plaque with at least one installation fastener. The at least one installation fastener is inserted into the passageway of the plaque support, such that the at least one inner tab member engages the at least one installation fastener.

A decedent communication assembly for playing audio and video in a casket includes a casket for containing a deceased person. A display is mounted to a lid of the casket such that the display faces into the casket when the lid is closed. A plurality of speakers is each mounted to the casket to emit audible sound into the casket. A storage unit is coupled to the casket and the storage unit is in electrical communication with the display and each of the speakers. The storage unit stores video data and audio data. Moreover, the storage unit is in communication with an extrinsic electronic device for receiving the video data and the audio data from the extrinsic electronic device.

Various embodiments of a monument cap device are disclosed. The monument cap comprises a circular lid and an adhering structure for securing the device to a hole or receiving structure to protect the hole or receiving structure and to prevent lateral movement of the device. The adhering structure can comprise one or more circular sidewalls and/or a plurality of legs extending from the circular lid.

An improvised memorial stone for a grave, the memorial stone having computer-readable memory accessible through a port protected from the elements by a cantilevering table stone. In various embodiments, skeletal remains of the deceased further comprise an RFID tag encased in a non-biodegradable polymeric material. The computer-readable memory and RFID tag are adapted to transmit a unique identifier exclusively associated with the deceased and personal data about the deceased, including, by way of example, photographs, life stories, journal entries, and genealogical information.

Various embodiments of a monument cap device are disclosed. The monument cap comprises a circular lid and an adhering structure for securing the device to a hole or receiving structure to protect the hole or receiving structure and to prevent lateral movement of the device. The adhering structure can comprise one or more circular sidewalls and/or a plurality of legs extending from the circular lid.

A support apparatus for supporting a headstone, the apparatus comprising: a pile having a top end and a bottom end; a helical member secured to the bottom end of the pile; and a pile head secured to the top end of the pile, the pile head having a mounting portion engaging the top end of the pile and a holding portion extending away from the mounting portion for engaging a bottom end portion of the headstone to maintain the headstone in a vertical orientation.

A multimedia grave marker assembly for enhancing the experience of observing a gravesite includes a base that is positionable on the ground at a gravesite. A grave marker is coupled to and extends upwardly from the base such that the grave marker is associated with the gravesite. A touch screen is coupled to the grave marker and the touch screen displaying indicia comprising words and images associated with a deceased person buried at the gravesite. In this way the touch screen enhances mourning the deceased person. A speaker is coupled to the grave marker to emit audible sound that is associated with the deceased person.

A foundation support for stabilizing headstones, grave markers, monuments and the like, to prevent sinking or shifting of a grave marker. The foundation support is formed from a rigid base member having a grid of shaped apertures extending between an upper edge and a lower edge that is filled with earth material. An insert member is releasably secured to the base member, the insert member is replacable with a vase insert member to allow personalization of the memorial.

A tombstone is provided having a stone appearance. The tombstone includes a tombstone base and a tombstone head made of recycled plastic. The tombstone is made of high impact plastic diverted from a waste stream and injection molded under pressure of at least about 1 MPa. The lightweight plastic tombstone is secured by digging a hole; pouring uncured cement into the hole; inserting a spike through the tombstone into the uncured cement; and allowing the uncured cement to cure.

A cremation display is incorporated into a decorative receiver that is operably controlled by a motioning mechanism. The motioning mechanism is located within a base. The base fully supports the decorative receiver. The receiver can take on a decorative element; certain embodiments incorporate an American flag, while certain other embodiments incorporate a heart. Within the decorative receiver is a liquid that creates a decorative effect when the motioning mechanism is activated. The receiver is also configured to hold the cremated remains.