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Grave landscaping project for a distinguished veterinarian at St. Michael's Cemetery (Miķeļa kapi) in Riga, “In the Care of the Mother of God”

The phrase “In the Care of the Mother of God” expresses a religious and spiritual idea: trust in the intercession, protection and blessing of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. An eminent veterinarian in his lifetime, the deceased is said to have always shown reverence for every living creature in this world. It is symbolic that, after his death, his loved ones chose this very sculpture of the Virgin Mary as a protective and spiritual symbol for the arrangement of his grave.

The grave was landscaped according to an individually developed design project, created as the specialist listened to the client’s wishes – from a rough outline and hand-drawn sketches to a 3D design that can be viewed in a browser from every side before any work begins in real life. Projects developed in this way give a complete picture of how the grave landscaping project will look in reality, which is especially important when choosing a suitable and proportionate size and shape, and the layout of the grave as a whole.

A detailed 3D model of the grave.

A detailed 3D model of the grave.

A completed grave landscaping project, from idea to full realisation at the cemetery.

A completed grave landscaping project, from idea to full realisation at the cemetery.

Grave landscaping project with closed granite floors and a monument with a sculpture of the Virgin Mary in quality natural Carrara marble.

Grave landscaping project with closed granite floors and a monument with a sculpture of the Virgin Mary in quality natural Carrara marble.

Two-part monument with a central section for the sculpture.

Two-part monument with a central section for the sculpture.

Caggiati bronze rose branch coated with special enamel, fitted as a monument accessory.

Caggiati bronze rose branch coated with special enamel, fitted as a monument accessory.

Bronze monument accessory, suitable for individually designed monuments in outdoor conditions.

Bronze monument accessory, suitable for individually designed monuments in outdoor conditions.

Sculpture of the Virgin Mary in natural Carrara marble, made in Italy to individual order, height 50 cm.

Sculpture of the Virgin Mary in natural Carrara marble, made in Italy to individual order, height 50 cm.

Detailed, high-quality marble sculpture as a monument accessory and a symbol of message and remembrance.

Detailed, high-quality marble sculpture as a monument accessory and a symbol of message and remembrance.

Detailed, high-quality marble sculpture of the Virgin Mary as a monument accessory and a symbol of message and remembrance.

Detailed, high-quality marble sculpture of the Virgin Mary as a monument accessory and a symbol of message and remembrance.

Sculpture of the Virgin Mary for a monument design.

Sculpture of the Virgin Mary for a monument design.

Finely detailed natural marble sculpture with carefully worked details, handcrafted.

Finely detailed natural marble sculpture with carefully worked details, handcrafted.

Natural marble sculpture in the design of a monument.

Natural marble sculpture in the design of a monument.

A symbolic image of the Virgin Mary for a monument design.

A symbolic image of the Virgin Mary for a monument design.

A grave landscaping element – a granite grave bench with engraving on its sides.

A grave landscaping element – a granite grave bench with engraving on its sides.

A tastefully and practically arranged grave at St. Michael's Cemetery (Miķeļa kapi) in Riga, June 2026.

A tastefully and practically arranged grave at St. Michael's Cemetery (Miķeļa kapi) in Riga, June 2026.

Individual engravings on a grave bench.

Individual engravings on a grave bench.

Bronze cross coated with white enamel – a traditional gravestone element, suited to Latvia’s climate.

Bronze cross coated with white enamel – a traditional gravestone element, suited to Latvia’s climate.

Grave border with a semi-closed surface and white marble pebbles inside.

Grave border with a semi-closed surface and white marble pebbles inside.

Grave landscaping in line with the 3D design and the design concept.

Grave landscaping in line with the 3D design and the design concept.

Exclusive grave landscaping project with closed floors, a marble sculpture and bronze accessories, installed at St. Michael's Cemetery (Miķeļa kapi) in Riga, June 2026.

Exclusive grave landscaping project with closed floors, a marble sculpture and bronze accessories, installed at St. Michael's Cemetery (Miķeļa kapi) in Riga, June 2026.