How To Order A Monument
We know that ordering a memorial is not an easy task. Our skilled and educated team will guide you through the process. Please look over this page for a quick review of what to consider when ordering a monument.
How To Order A Monument
What Cemetery will your Memorial be going to?
Every cemetery has different rules and regulations. We will need to know this information to ensure the wanted size, type, inscription and possible add-ons are allowed.
How many plots (will the memorial be going over one grave, two, or more)?
Every cemetery has different rules and regulations. We will need to know this information to ensure the wanted size, type, inscription and possible add-ons are allowed.
How many plots (will the memorial be going over one grave, two, or more)?
Granite Colors
Granite memorials come in several colors. Since granite is a natural material, color may vary slightly depending on depth or section of the quarry. Try to choose a color not only based on what you like but also on what might work best for your design and particular cemetery. Most cemeteries in Colorado have water with large mineral deposits that lead to a buildup on the stone. In those areas you would want to use a lighter color granite or Georgia Marble to avoid hard water stains.
Royal Gray
Paradiso
Blue Pearl
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China Gray
Colorado Rose Red *LIMITED*
Blue Silk
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Barre Gray
Radiant Red
Ebony Mist
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Morning Rose
Cedarwood
Twilight Black
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Mahogany
Rainbow
Midnight Black
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Georgia Marble
St. Cloud Gray
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Memorial Styles
Flat Marker
Flat markers (Grassers) are memorials that you see “flush” with the ground. They are made of granite, Georgia Marble, or bronze. They are most common in the “flush or flat” sections of the cemeteries.
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Bevel Marker
Bevels are memorials that are slightly taller in the back than the front and have a “beveled” lettering face. They are 6–8 inches at their tallest point in the back and around 4–6 inches at the front. They are sold in granite or Georgia Marble.
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Slant Marker
Slants are memorials that are wedge shaped. They normally stand about 16 inches tall and give you a slanted front and straight backside that you can letter. They can be purchased in granite or Georgia Marble as well as with or without a base.
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Upright/Tablet Monument
Upright memorials are most common. They typically have two parts consisting of a tablet and a base. They come in standard, special, and custom shapes and offer more area for lettering and design. These types of memorials are made of granite or Georgia Marble.
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Benches
Bench memorials are becoming more popular to our customers. Styles vary from common flat bench, pedestal, cremation and park benches. These memorials are made of granite only.
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Cremation Memorials
Cremation memorials are great for single/double plot owners, they commonly hold 2-4 urns. The doors (typically black) will be sealed after inurnment and will display names and date for your loved ones. These memorials are made of granite only.
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Style and color will determine the estimated lead time for completion of your wanted memorial. If a quick turn around time is most important to you, please call or browse our on lot monuments located in our Monument Gallery.
Additional Items
Porcelain Photos
Add a personal touch with a porcelain photo that is built to last for several years . Our photos come in several sizes in an oval, rectangle or heart shape.
Laser Etching
Laser etchings ( Midnight Black granite only) are often used to replicate exact, good quality photos of people or aerial images. They are created when a high-wattage laser burns the surface of the granite to create a permanent image.
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Vases
Add a vase to your monument. Our vases come in marble, granite (tapered or round) and metal.
Hand Etching
Hand-diamond etchings (BLACK GRANITE ONLY -Midnight Black granite recommended for best quality) are created when the artist physically scratches the surface of the stone with a diamond tipped drawing tool.
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Bronze
Add a bronze to your monument. There is a wide variety of bronze items to choose from such as plaques, plates or emblems. These can easily be attached to your new or existing monument. |