Memorials

Upright Monuments

Upright grave markers today are made from durable granite stone, as opposed to the marble and even limestone memorials of days past. Granite offers more resistance to the elements, such as rain, wind, and even the harsh sunlight, which ensures the memorial will not only withstand the natural forces, but look as elegant as when it was first placed.

Another reason why granite is so popular for memorial use is the fact that this natural material offers a vast variety of colors to select from.

While many, and especially traditional upright memorials, feature the two-part composition, many of the designs, as everything else in our world, have evolved and feature stunning structures that can feature different pieces to make up the appearance of the die.

Upright headstones are often comprised of two main parts, the base and the die, which is the upright portion of the marker.

Companion Monument

Gravestone with the name 'Deutser', decorated with a Star of David, candles, and floral carvings, surrounded by grass and trees in a cemetery.

A companion headstone is larger than a single headstone, allowing the names and dates and customization of a monument to represent two people buried side-by-side.

A black granite gravestone at a cemetery with engraved text, portrait, Star of David, and stones placed on it, surrounded by grass, bushes, and other gravestones under a sunny sky.

Single Monument

Single upright headstones are monuments and designs dedicated to commemorating the memory of a single person.

Ledger Markers

A ledger stone or ledger grave marker is a flat, rectangular stone slab that covers the entire length of a grave site, from head to foot.

The term “ledger” comes from the Middle English words lygger, ligger, or leger, which are derived from the Old English verb liċġan, meaning “to lie down”.

A ledger memorial, also known as a ledger stone or full ledger grave marker, is a large, flat stone slab that covers most or all of a grave. Ledgers can be made from a variety of natural stones, such as granite or marble, and are often used to commemorate the deceased and can provide a prominent and unified tribute to multiple family members buried in the same plot, symbolizing the familial bond and shared legacy.

Ledger memorials can be used as standalone markers or alongside larger family monuments. They are often used when a long inscription or genealogical information is desired.

Gravestone with engraved text honoring Sybil Ryemon Solomon, wife and mother, described as a woman of valor, with inscriptions in English and Hebrew, on a grassy background.

Book Ledger

A book ledger is a headstone that is designed to look and be shaped like a book.

Gravestones in a cemetery, including one for Mandel Davidovitch and one for Aria Boshertzman, surrounded by grass and trees with other headstones in the background.

Full or Half Ledger

Full ledger grave markers today offer a traditional appearance, and with the advantage of modern technology, can be personalized to suit any taste or need.

Markers

Flush or flat cemetery markers, memorials, tombstones, plaques and cemetery headstones are the most common type of cemetery marker – generally a flat granite stone that rests at the head of the grave.

Though they are the simplest and generally the least expensive memorials, they can be highly personal and custom to memorialize your loved one and tell their unique story.

Gravestone with Star of David at top, inscribed with Hebrew text and English text honoring Ralph Finkelstein, who was born June 7, 1923, and died February 10, 2022. The gravestone is on grass.

Single Marker

Single flat markers are memorials and designs dedicated to commemorating the memory of a single person.

A gray granite gravestone resting on grass and dirt, with a blank rectangular engraved area.

Hickey (aka Bevel or Pillow) Marker

A hickey marker, also called a beveled or pillow marker is a rectangular marker that has a 2 inch pitch from front to back.

These markers sit flat on the ground and promotes water run-off as well as enhanced visibility.

Graves in a cemetery with gray granite headstones and white pebbles, one with flowers and a small plant

Slant Marker

Slant cemetery markers, or cemetery headstones stand approximately 16 inches above the ground with the front of the marker sloping at a 45 degree angle while the back of the marker stands up straight.

Slant markers or monuments can be placed directly on the ground or they may include a base for higher elevation.

Gravestone with two hearts containing names and dates of a couple, Bonell Silverman and Edward Joseph, in a cemetery.

Companion Marker

Like a companion monument, a flat companion marker is larger than a single headstone, allowing the names, dates and customization of a memorial to represent two people buried side by side.

Bronze Marker

Gravestone with black background and gold border, inscribed with the name Joseph Gittelman, birth date April 23, 1937, death date July 25, 2024, and words 'Beloved Husband, Father & Zeida' in English and Hebrew, with a Star of David at the top center.

Bronze markers are resistant to the elements and can remain legible for many years.

They can be customized in many ways, including, adding photos, a variety of sizes, shapes, fonts, & finishes, background textures & colors and different border options .

Benches

Granite memorial benches are a type of grave marker that are a long-lasting way to enhance the appearance and beauty of any facility. Memorial benches can be used to honor a person or event, and can be placed in cemeteries, parks, gardens, places of business and other locations. Our benches are a perfect way to memorialize a life or commemorate a significant event.

A stone bench with the names 'SHoenfeld - Durnan' engraved on it, located in a grassy park with trees and paved walkways in the background.

Straight Leg

As the name suggests, a straight leg bench features a timeless flat top bench with straight legs. Personalize with a bronze plaque or an engraving.

Gravestone with the name 'Hoffer' engraved, surrounded by a small stone bench, in a cemetery with other tombstones and green trees in the background.

Harp Leg

Black granite memorial plaque with the name 'FANAROF' in front of a tree, with a sidewalk and bench in the background, in a grassy park area.

The harp leg bench hosts a classic design flat top bench with elegantly curved legs in the shape of a harp.

Pedestal

Pedestal benches have a large sturdy base with a classic flat top.