Designing A Monument or Marker
Designing a Monument or Marker for yourself or a loved one is an important decision. Granite memorials reflect the style and grandeur of the life being remembered. Choosing memirial design allows you the ability to create a unique memory for your loved one through and artistic medium, Any of the memorials can be be engraved as a companion marker honoring couples and family members alike.
We encourage you to follow these points as you make your decisions.
There are many types of memorials that allow you to choose the style, layout or format that best represents and pays tribute to your loved ones. Our options include:
- Upright Monuments
- Flat Markers
- Slants & Pillows
- Bevels
- Brass Markers
- Benches & Monu-Benches
- Urns and Vases
- Mausoleums & Columbaria
- Custom Designs*
*many cemetery’s have specific regulations regarding types of monuments allowed. Please consult with your representatives to make sure you are within the guideline provided by your cemetery.
Memorials are available in an array of sizes depending on your preferences and designs.
Many size options are controlled by the the various rules and regulations of the cemetery where the marker is to be placed.
Prior to making any Marker or Monument Design decision it is important that you consult your cemetery representative first.
Your design consultant can then assist you in designing a monument that fits within those guidelines.
As there are many monument types and designs there are also plenty of choices when it comes to the color of the granite stone that is used.
Some designs work, or simply look better, on some colors. We encourage you to work with your consultant in choosing the perfect monument color.
Visit the Granite Color page on our Design Memorials site you can view some of the various options.
Design Elements are attributes that reflect the life of the person being memorialized. These elements can include:
- Design Artwork that reflects ones career, lifestyle, hobbies, religion or other important aspect of their life
- Etchings are a way to show your loved ones character and likeness
- Portraits allow for your loved ones images to be added to their memorial
- Emblems, Inlays, Medallions and Other Elements can be added to accentuate the live lived.
Remembering and honoring a loved one is one of the most personal experiences one can have.
Being able to express ones feelings, love or heartfelt message can be added and personalized in the form of an eptitaph, various fonts, photographs, emblems or any other unique personal impression of your loved one.
Your consultant will gently assist you in crafting that personal touch.