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