The History Behind “The Weeping Angel”

William Wetmore Story (February 12, 1819 – October 7, 1895),  was a multitalented Renaissance man. Story was an editor, poet, art critic, and an incredible sculptor. But the sculpture that has become replicated and imitated in cemeteries in Europe and America is the monument that he carved for his wife’s grave in the Protestant Cemetery in Rome, Italy.

An article written in the Sept. 1896, issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine stated:

“The loss of the wife of his youth whom he survived but a year, was a bitter blow; and with her passed his interest in affairs.”  It was only when his children suggested that he should make a monument to her memory that he consented to resume work; the design he chose was the “Angel of Grief”, and it is wrought to an exquisite finish. When this was done he left the studio never to return.” In 1895, Story also left this grieving world and was buried with his wife in Rome. This Weeping Angel statue has also become one of the most popular mourning angels in graveyards.

The statue’s imitators can be found in many cemeteries around the world. The Angel of Grief

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What is the Quality of the Headstone?

Marble is highly durable, never fades, is weather resistant, easy to maintain, has a fine texture, and rich colors, and is suitable for carving fine patterns and lettering, which means a marble weeping angel memorial can last for many years, preserving the memory of the person who has died.
At the same time, we also accept customization and make the size you need according to your requirements. Specific details such as clothing or hairstyles can be carved into the statue to make it more personal.  Crying angel statue

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How to order a custom marble cemetery angel statue

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Weeping angel statue and reflections on life:

The cemetery of the deceased is always a place of grief, where people cherish the memory of their loved ones who have passed away. Most people only enter the cemetery to pay their respects when their relatives die or at other specific times. Over the past 100 years, it has gradually accumulated a lot of exquisite Weeping angel statues, and the number is amazing. What is even more amazing is the exquisite artistic level of these Weeping angel statues and such a diverse view of death. The expression of life and death in these Weeping angel statues often arouses people’s thinking. It is said that Nietzsche and Mark Twain also left footprints here and were touched by these tombstone angels, feeling that there are so many unsolved mysteries in such a short life. Indeed, what place is more quiet and dignified than the cemetery, which can make people think about the value of life? To set up monuments for the deceased, let the deceased rest in peace, and use Weeping angel statues to preserve the traces of their existence, which is also convenient for future generations to commemorate and provide some information about their ancestors.

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About factory:

Aongking is a professional sculpture group company with our own designers and factory, which has fully experienced artisans in carving and sculpting metal sculptures.
There is a 30-year leading fine art sculpture exporter and manufacturer based in “The Sculpture Hometown of China” – Hebei Province.

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The best quality at the best price attracts customers from all over the world. One of the Canadian customers, Allen, made this headstone for his loved ones, the deceased is not alone in a cold grave, and the company of angels can ease the sadness in Allen’s heart.

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