History records, gray tombstone is often used in the plains of Europe because at that time only available types of limestone, sandstone, and slate.
But nowadays, the market is full of black marble imported. Professor Douglas Davies, Director at the Center for Death and Life Studies at Durham University, mentioned in the past that people want something more colorful, usually more expensive and hard to come by.
Later, he said, began to appear the tombstones are made with a more personal touch.
"The development, for example there is a tombstone carved with soccer motifs," said Davies.
"I recently saw a nomadic gypsy family grave with several large horse statues stood on its tombstone - a stunning structure. Mamasukkan lifestyle to the tombstone, in my opinion, dramatically continues to be an increasing trend.
Corrado Spanger, the man who became a 36-year-old Annoni couple, told the BBC that he wanted a cheerful and colorful tomb to express love and loyalty.
The colors also give the impression that Carlo's life continues somewhere, leaving me with the message that we really are not really apart," he said.
Though disliked by everyone in Italy, Spanger's view is similar to some traditions in other parts of the world.
Who likes the colorful tombs
In Mexico, local residents recall the departure of their loved ones by holding music carnivals and color parties for three days. The event was known publicly as Día de los Muertos aka The Day of the Dead.
In the festival, the tombs were decorated with colorful marigold plants, and the market was filled with skull-shaped candies, demons, and coffins of the dead.
At home and cemetery, the altar of the tomb is filled with flowers, candles, and favorite food of loved ones to draw their spirits come to visit. Foreigners may regard this joyous phenomenon as an attempt to commemorate aliens or even terrible traditions. However, in some parts of South America, partying with the dead is considered reasonable and reasonable.
