This special family grave site composition combines two bespoke grave monuments – for mother and son. The memorial composition "With Hope" reflects the enduring bond between a mother and son amidst war's turmoil. The essence of the two grave monuments focuses on the themes of hope, motherhood, and bravery. The glass headstone for a son portrays a ray of light – representing heroism, selflessness, and his vow to protect his mother and homeland - Ukraine. The glass headstone for the mother is adorned with a heart and remains open, without the addition of granite element towards the son's side, signifying unconditional, eternal love and pride, as well as separation and loss.
The combined material grave monuments unite glass and granite. Glass symbolizes the unwavering devotion and love between the mother and son, while granite – their endurance in the face of difficulties. The combined material grave monuments from glass and granite, designed by Glasstone's artisan, Mārtiņš Kalniņš, along with the whole gravesite – plaques and borders designed by local Ukrainian monument builders, serve as a profound tribute to the resilience and love of families. We deeply appreciate our collaborative effort to honour their memory.
In solemn reflection, we pray for peace, safeguarding bright futures overshadowed by conflict.
Horizontally layered glass. Straight cut front and sides. The back - slightly wavy. Up to 15 cm/5.91in at the thickest point.
Vertical layered glass. Straight cut front and rear side. Top - slightly wavy. Up to 15 cm/3.94in at the thickest point.
Horizontal layered glass. Slightly curved form with up to 15 cm/3.91in at the thickest point.
Vertical layered glass. Two sides slightly curved, one straight cut. Up to 15 cm/5.91in at the thickest point.
Horizontal layered glass. Medium complexity sculpture.
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Shipping and delivery
As soon as the glass memorial is ready, we share photos/videos with you for evaluation, prepare it for shipment and make installation instructions. We survey logistics companies to find and offer you the best delivery option. We can do the survey as soon as we know the delivery address and the exact configuration of the shipment - size and weight. We have established successful cooperation with transportation companies in various countries, but we are also open to collaboration with other logisticians, which you propose and choose! |
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Production duration
The production of glass monuments lasts from 30 workdays. It mainly depends on the complexity of the design and the ongoing workload during the particular period. The work volume is usually highest during spring, whereby the production time is the most extended, starting from ~45 workdays. Therefore, we advise ordering a glass monument timely. For example, if you wish to install the memorial in spring/summer, then - autumn/winter is the best time to make the order. |
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Granite base and other stone elements
You may choose to develop the granite base and stone elements with your local stonemasons or us. Making them locally will save you the shipping costs, and the stonemasons may prepare the ground and install the base as soon as it is ready. On rare occasions, making the stone parts with us will be the only option. This applies to designs where the stone and glass have to be very closely fitted (e.g. inlay of stone in glass monument or glass in boulder). |