Flat markers are the simplest forms of burial monuments. They are a rectangular piece of granite that lie flush with the ground. They are elegant and timeless. If you are looking for the most cost effective stone, we often recommend flat markers.
Bronze Flat markers are very similar to Flat Granite Markers. However, they have Bronze Plaques placed overtop of the granite. Bronze Plaques often show Veteran Credentials or just a timeless way to honor loved ones.
FLAT/FLUSH MARKERS
Bevel grave markers are raised stones that are flat on the bottom and cut on a gentle angle like a wedge. The back of the grave marker is slightly higher than the front. The standard size rises from 4” in the front and 6” in the back (or 6” to 8”). We often recommend these over a flat or flush marker so outside materials and weather can roll off of them instead of sitting on top. Pricing is also very similar to flat markers.
BEVEL/HICKEY MARKERS
SLANT MEMORIALS
Slant monuments, or "slanted memorials", are short grave marker tablets with a slanted face. Slants can go with or without granite bases.
TRADITIONAL UPRRIGHT MONUMENTS
Uprights are a type of monument that is made up of two or more pieces of granite that sit on top of one another. The die, or top of the monument, and a base.
LASER-ETCHED MEMORIALS
Laser Etching is a process of removing the polished surface with a Co2 laser and permanently etching into the natural exposed material depending on the parameters of the image. This leaves a light engravement on the stone. Our manufacturer’s are able to laser-etch any picture on Premium Jet Black granite. If you are looking for a monument with lots of detail, we often recommend laser etching.
BENCH MEMORIALS
A Bench Monument is a fantastic collaboration of a place to rest as well as a memorial to those eternally resting. The bench itself is made of granite and can also be used to hold a loved one’s cremation ashes. This allows your loved ones to sit, rest, and remember.
VETERAN MEMORIALS
Veteran Memorials stand as a symbol of honor and recognition of the men and women who served our country. These can include niche emblems, bronze plaques or granite monuments. For FREE government markers visit our Resources page for more information.
CREMATION MONUMENTS
Cremation monuments, cremation headstones, columbarium, niches or memorials are designed to hold one or more cremation urns and/or ashes. However, cremation is not limited to columbarium’s or cremation memorials. You can place ashes in benches, granite bases, and more. Contact us for all of your memorial cremation options.
CUSTOM-SHAPED MONUMENTS
Often times the granite is cut into a special shape like a boulder, angel, book, and more. Don’t hesitate to ask, our limitations may surprise you!
We are not limited to designs preprogrammed into our system either. Do you have a picture of your loved one or of something they loved; a pet, their farm or cabin, maybe their favorite sports team, item or character? Did they love a specific type of flower, bird or architecture? Do you have a picture they drew or a poem they wrote?
It is a mis-understanding that a custom design for your loved one always increases the cost. Request a consultation or give us a call. We are more than happy to provide you all the information you may need!