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Avatar for Ethan Darby Ethan Darby Ethan is the Director of Consumer Relations for Trigard Memorials and all affiliated companies. He graduated from Illinois State University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration before becoming one of three 4th generation Darby family owners and operators. His experience within the company includes memorial manufacturing, cemetery retail, national cemetery and vault sales, along with plant and customer service management. Ethan also enjoys hiking, kayaking, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife, Keri, and his daughters, Sawyer and Olivia.
How Are Bronze Grave Markers Made

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How Are Bronze Grave Markers Made?

Posted: January 15th, 2020

For centuries, bronze grave markers have been made the same way through a process called sand casting. So how are bronze grave markers made today? It wasn’t until industry trends and changes in consumer needs […]

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How Much Do Grave Markers Cost?

Posted: November 19th, 2019

Buying grave markers or memorials can be an overwhelming process because there are so many options to choose from. You have to decide whether you want a baseline memorial or a high-end option. You’ll also […]

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Ways To Purchase A Grave Marker

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3 Ways to Purchase a Grave Marker (And One Way You Shouldn’t)

Posted: October 13th, 2019

When a loved one passes on, the family and friends they leave behind gather together to remember the happiness they brought into the world. The grace and beauty of bronze grave markers add a lasting […]

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How To Clean Bronze Grave Marker

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How to Clean a Bronze Grave Marker

Posted: June 24th, 2019

Cleaning a Grave Marker Properly While walking through the cemetery with my wife and daughter recently, I noticed a section of our cemetery that was completely flooded. I can’t remember a year when we’ve had […]

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