Find the Right Memorial for Your Family
From traditional upright monuments to fully custom designs, explore the memorial styles we work with and what makes each one distinct.
Upright Monuments
Upright monuments stand vertically on a base and are among the most customizable memorial styles. They offer generous surface area for inscriptions, etched artwork, emblems, and photos, and can be finished in a range of granite colors and edge styles.
Suitable Use Cases
- Individual memorials
- Family plots
- Memorials intended to be visible from a distance
Customization Possibilities
- Granite color and finish
- Base and die shape
- Lettering style and layout
- Etched artwork or emblems
- Vases and companion bases
Companion Memorials
Companion memorials are designed to honor two people on a single monument, typically a couple. They can be arranged side by side or with a shared design element joining both names, and are often selected by families planning ahead together.
Suitable Use Cases
- Married couples
- Family members sharing a plot
- Families planning memorials in advance
Customization Possibilities
- Shared or individual design panels
- Dual lettering layout
- Matching or contrasting granite tones
- Center artwork or emblem
Flat Markers
Flat markers sit flush with the ground and are frequently required in memorial garden or lawn-level cemetery sections. They provide a clean, understated presence while still allowing for lettering, borders, and simple artwork.
Suitable Use Cases
- Cemetery sections that require flat markers
- Families who prefer a simple, low-profile design
- Cremation memorials
Customization Possibilities
- Granite or bronze-on-granite options
- Lettering style
- Border detail
- Small etched artwork
Slant Markers
Slant markers are cut at an angle and set on a small base, giving them more visual presence than a flat marker while remaining a lower-profile option than an upright monument. They read easily from a standing position.
Suitable Use Cases
- Cemeteries that allow slant markers
- Families wanting more visibility than a flat marker provides
- Individual memorials
Customization Possibilities
- Granite color and finish
- Lettering layout
- Etched artwork or emblems
Bevel Markers
Bevel markers have a slightly raised, angled top surface, giving them more dimension than a flat marker while staying closer to the ground than a slant or upright memorial. They're a versatile option in many cemetery sections.
Suitable Use Cases
- Cemetery sections with height restrictions
- Families who want subtle dimension without a full upright memorial
- Individual or companion memorials
Customization Possibilities
- Granite color and finish
- Lettering style
- Border and edge detail
Memorial Benches
Memorial benches serve as both a tribute and a gathering place, often chosen for family plots, gardens, or as a companion piece to an existing memorial. They can be inscribed on the seat, backrest, or base.
Suitable Use Cases
- Family plots with space for a bench
- Memorial gardens
- Families wanting a place to sit and visit
Customization Possibilities
- Granite color and finish
- Bench style and shape
- Inscription placement
- Etched artwork
Mausoleums
Mausoleums provide above-ground entombment and range from single-crypt designs to larger family estates. Because mausoleums involve significant cemetery coordination, we work closely with families and the cemetery throughout planning.
Suitable Use Cases
- Families seeking above-ground entombment
- Multi-generational family planning
- Cemeteries with mausoleum sections available
Customization Possibilities
- Structure size and configuration
- Granite color and finish
- Exterior inscriptions and artwork
- Interior crypt arrangement
Veterans Memorials
Veterans memorials recognize military service through branch emblems, service dates, and specific formatting. We help families navigate available options, including any benefits or markers that may apply to a veteran's service.
Suitable Use Cases
- Veterans and their families
- Memorials recognizing service branch or rank
- Companion memorials that include a veteran
Customization Possibilities
- Branch of service emblems
- Service dates and rank
- Flag holders and related elements
Cremation Memorials
Cremation memorials include a range of options such as columbarium niches, smaller upright memorials, and flat markers designed to accompany cremation urns or ground burial of ashes.
Suitable Use Cases
- Families choosing cremation
- Columbarium niche inscriptions
- Smaller-scale memorial designs
Customization Possibilities
- Granite color and finish
- Niche plaque design
- Lettering and artwork
Custom Memorials
For families with a specific vision in mind, custom memorials allow for unique shapes, sculpted elements, and personalized design work beyond standard configurations. Every custom design is reviewed for cemetery compatibility before production.
Suitable Use Cases
- Families with a specific design vision
- Memorials reflecting a distinctive career, hobby, or interest
- Unique family plot designs
Customization Possibilities
- Custom shapes and profiles
- Sculpted or three-dimensional elements
- Fully personalized artwork
- Combination of granite colors and finishes
Understanding Your Options
A few of the design elements that shape every memorial. Final availability may depend on your cemetery's rules and current granite supply.
Granite Colors
We work with a variety of granite colors, including grey, pink, mahogany, and black. Color availability can vary, and our showroom has samples along with catalogs of designs and engravings to help you decide.
Shapes
Memorial shapes range from traditional rectangular uprights to serpentine tops, heart shapes, and fully custom profiles. Shape often depends on cemetery guidelines as well as personal preference.
Finishes
Granite can be polished, honed, or given a natural rock-pitched finish. Different finishes affect how lettering and artwork appear and how the memorial weathers over time.
Lettering
Lettering styles range from classic block and script fonts to more decorative options. Depth, spacing, and alignment all affect legibility and how the inscription reads from a distance.
Etching
Laser and hand etching can render detailed portraits, scenes, or artwork onto polished granite surfaces, adding a personal visual element to a memorial.
Emblems
Religious symbols, military branch emblems, fraternal marks, and other meaningful symbols can be added to reflect a person's life and beliefs.
Vases
Attached or companion vases provide a place for flowers and can be matched to the memorial's granite color and finish.
Porcelain Photos
A porcelain photo can be added to a memorial to include a lasting image of the person being remembered.
Eternal Lights
An eternal (vigil) light can be added to a memorial as a lasting symbolic element.
Pet Memorials
We also offer smaller memorial markers designed for pets.
Cemetery Regulations
Cemeteries commonly set their own rules for memorial size, material, foundation type, and installation timing. Final options for any memorial may depend on your specific cemetery's rules and availability.
Final memorial options, including size, material, and placement, may depend on your specific cemetery’s regulations and availability. We’ll help confirm these details as part of your consultation.
Not Sure Which Memorial Is Right?
We're glad to walk through the options together and help you find the right fit.