Types of Memorials and Monuments

Our granite memorials are created out of only the highest quality materials.

The cemetery will give the family the guidelines for the marker size and what is allowed (whether it can be a monument, headstone or other granite piece). Once the sizes have been established, our designers will work directly with the family to customize the pictures and lettering that will be engraved into top-quality, highly polished granite. Because the marker is a permanent memorial to your loved one, time and patience are put into the entire process. There is no rushing perfection.

We offer poems in English and Spanish and also have a variety of religious designs that are commonly used.

Once the family has approved the final layout, the engraving process begins.

We offer a variety of sizes and designs depending on the needs of the family. We are able to get most custom granite pieces. Some of the more common ones are:

Monuments are upright pieces and often sit on polished granite bases.  They can be horizontal or vertical, and can be engraved on one or both sides at no additional cost. 

Slant Monuments

Slant are upright monuments that recline and are often bordered by a rock pitch, which is unpolished granite.  It gives it a nice decorative look. 

Ledger Monument

Ledgers are long flat pieces of polished granite that are meant to cover the entire grave.  Often they are engraved by poems and sayings from all family members.  Sometimes areas are left blank for placement of vases and candles. 

Sizes include:

  • 24×36
  • 36×24
  • 18×30
  • 18×24

Sizes include:

  • 24×15.5
  • 24×14

Sizes include:

  • 36×40
  • 36×76
  • 36×78

Bevel Monument

Pillows or Bevels are somewhat flat pieces that are about at a slight decline. They usually have a 6inch lift at the back ant taper to 4inches in the front. They are engraved on the front only.

Flat markers sit on the ground and often have a few inches of concrete around them depending on the requirements of the cemetery.  Some flat markers are called “LMP’s”, and have a tapered edge for the lawnmower to protect against chipping from the blades. 

Sizes include:

  • 28×16
  • 24×12

Sizes include:

  • 28×16
  • 24×12
  • 18×9

Common Choices

Monuments can either be horizontal or vertical, with the most common sizes being 24×36 or 36×24.
They can be engraved on both sides of the granite.  It is also common for the monument to be on a polished granite base.

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