Selecting A Memorial Size
The stone size is one of the most important choices to make when selecting a memorial and your options are often limited by restrictions placed by the cemetery where the memorial will be placed. Some cemeteries will allow a large assortment of sizes and types whereas some will only allow a particular type of stone (such as a flat, upright monument or bronze only). Some even go as far as restricting the type and size of stone according to the section where the memorial is placed. All of these have a significant factor when starting the process, so it’s best to check with the cemetery to determine what is allowed before proceeding.
Flat or Bevel Markers:
Bronze Markers:
Upright Monuments:
Slant Markers:
Ledgers:
Benches:
The face of the stone is your memorial’s canvas. We offer two styles of face finishes:
Polished: The most popular finish. It is buffed to a glossy, mirror-like shine that deepens the color of the granite and beautifully highlights engravings.
Frosted/Honed (Matte): Smoothed to a satin-like, non-reflective finish. It offers a softer, more subdued look that naturally hides fingerprints and minor scratches.Steeled: A smooth but non-glossy finish achieved by sandblasting a polished surface with textured steel shot, creating a flat, non-reflective matte appearance.
By introducing a combination of stone border and inset borders, you can add a unique layer of sophistication to frame the memorial.
Face Finishes and Stone Border Styles
All Polished Face. Shown without any border style options.
Polished Border With Frosted Background. Shown without an inset border option.
Frosted Border With Polished Background. Shown with a single full inset border option.
Common Inset Border Styles
Single Full Border
Single Open Top Border
Single Open Top & Bottom Border
Double Full Border
All Frosted Face. Shown without any border style options
Double Open Top Border
Double Open Top & Bottom Border