A headstone need not be made of stone.
A variant of solid oak were announced on Sunday in Gothenburg as the winner of a design competition.
“Sitting together.” So named the winning grant competition announced by the Swedish Church’s employers’ association, which attracted about 260 artists and designers to participate.
It is designed in oak Per Brandstedt from Falkirk. The prize is 75 000 SEK.
The purpose of the contest, which was announced early this year, was trying to renew one of the most important symbols in cemeteries and grants have also varied greatly.
Glass , compacted soil, ceramics, steel, bronze, brick and plaster are just some materials used, but with certain criteria to meet as the “tombstone” to be worthy and functional, weather-resistant and have a shelf life of at least 25 years.
The winning entry is twofold, which has fallen jury in taste.
It makes the tomb to a possible moment for two and candles release between wood pieces can be designed in a way that adds character, it is said, among other things, in the grounds. Tomb will be able to fit well on a family grave as the common grave areas.
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