Granite 101
Memorial Type
What type of memorial
are you interested in?
Size
Consider how large of a
memorial you want.
We will take care of
getting all of the dimensions necessary for you.
Finish
What finish do you
want for your memorial?
There are many options for finishes, the most popular are:
polished, rock pitched, steeled, sawn, axed, and shell rock.
We will show you all of your options and answer any questions you have regarding choosing a finish for your monument.
Carving
Flat or shape carving is an option for all monuments.
The terms refer simply to
how the design is sandblasted into the stone.
Click here to see the difference between flat and shape carved.
Colors
What color stone
do you want?
Most stones are a version
of grey, red (pink) or black.
Click here for a complete list of colors of granite available.
Shape
What memorial design
do you want?
Most popular shapes
for the top of the monument
are serpentine, oval and flat.
Most monument sides are straight, but can also be tapered, convex or concave.
Feel free to use your imaginations.
Family Information
Consider what you would like to be on your monument.
Would you like to personalize with poems, items representing hobbies or sports,
scenery or pictures?
We will walk you through
every decision regarding the information that you
want on your memorial.