Granite Monuments

Memorializing a loved one is important and helps too with the mourning process. Monuments, headstones and grave markers are important because they will forever mark that sacred place we bring our loved ones to rest. A permanent memorial will not only let all who pass know who rests there, but serve as an affectionate memorial in their honor. Our monument company can have new stone’s cut or bronze marker’s cast. We can also have inscriptions carved on existing stones as well. Over time older stones may have to be cleaned, we can also have that done. Any stone you may have seen or one you are imagining can be created for you. We hope that if you have the need you will allow us to handle such a task.

STYLES

Upright Monuments: available as either individual or companion memorials. Top portion is know as a "die", the bottom portion referred to as the "base".

Flat Marker or Flush Marker: designed to lie flat at lawn level. Usually 4" thick and may be used for an individual or as a double width for a companion.

Bevel Marker: also called a Hickey Marker has a slight bevel from back to front. May be used for individual or companion.

Slant Marker: Upright slant shaped marker – base optional. Tops can be Serpentine, Oval or Flat. May be used as an individual or companion marker.

Standard slant (left) has a front nosing (perpendicular facing at bottom).
Western slant has no front nosing (face goes straight to bottom).

Bench: Can be used as a cemetery memorial or in a non-traditional garden or another place special to a loved one. Can be easily engraved for either an individual or companion. Benches come in a variety of shapes and sizes. An Urn Bench has space in the supports to provide a place to intern ashes.

Cross: Many types of crosses are used as cemetery monuments. Crosses come in many forms - each having its own historic and symbolic meaning. The four crosses most commonly seen as cemetery monuments are:

FINISH

Polish: a smooth surface which has a high gloss, mirror-like shine. Leaves the stone with a darker than natural color which provides excellent lettering and carving contrast. Letters do not show up well on a polished surface – they are placed inside a panel or area that has had the polish removed.

Steeled: smooth surface which does not have the high gloss shine. Stone appears lighter.

Rock Pitched: rough surface made with hammer and chisel creating sharp top and side edges.

LETTERING

Lettering techniques vary with different stone finishes and methods of carving.

CARVING

Sandblast Carving: the surface of the die is covered with a rubber stencil of the design. Cut outs are removed exposing the stone which is then blown using sand and pressure to incise both letters and design.

Hand Carving is done by hand using pneumatic tools and chisels and requires years of experience as an artist or stone sculptor.

ETCHING

Hand Etching is a process using a vibrating etching tool to remove the polish leaving a fine line and very detailed drawing. True artisans will capture the twinkle in the eye and the soul of your loved one.

Laser Etching is accomplished using a computerized laser etching machine. Photos are scanned into the machine which then laser etches an exact duplicate into the polish.

Black and red granites provide the best contrast for etchings.

       Canadian Pink              Medium Barre                Dark Barre                       Impala                  Dakota Mahogany              Jet Black                 American Black               Bahama Blue 

      Imperial Gray                  Imperial Pink                  India Black                   India Red                 Midnight Black                  Paradiso                  Tropical Green                Blue Pearl

           Cat's Eye                   Mountain Rose             Imperial Green               Bethel White         Canadian Mahogany           Royal Green