How soon after death should a monument be ordered?
While there is no “proper” time to order a monument, it should be taken care of as soon as one is comfortable doing so. Many people today find it convenient to arrange for the monument at the same time they make funeral arrangements. Others wait until the conclusion of the shivah period, when they can take more time to think about personalizing a monument. The desired timing for the unveiling should be considered when determining a time to order a monument. For those who want an unveiling around the Shloshim (the end of the thirty-day mourning period, which is customary in Israel), the monument must be ordered immediately. Those who want the unveiling around the completion of the Kaddish (the eleventh month) or the Yahrzeit (the anniversary of the person’s death), may be able to wait a little longer before ordering a monument. When ordering a monument, there are many variables to consider, some of which affect the timing of the delivery and placement of the monument. We encourage you t
