monument details

Monument Details

Line drawing of a rectangular block resting on a patterned base.

Upright

Upright monuments give the best visibility from a distance and afford the best protection due to being set on a base.

A black-and-white sketch of a rectangular wedge-shaped block with a slanted top and textured base.

Slant

Slant monuments give great visibility from a distance, and like the upright monuments, they also add the ability for back lettering.

Simple line drawing of a rectangular layered block with a textured bottom edge and slanted top surface

Bevel

Bevel monuments are slightly raised in the back, going from 4 inches in the front to 6 inches in the back, and are sometimes called ‘Pillow’ monuments.

Black-and-white line drawing of a rectangular block with a textured front face, shown in perspective.

Flat

Flat monuments are normally set flush with the ground in a concrete border, but can be set raised or at an angle depending on cemetery requirements.

Every Monument Includes:
Lettering (No limit as long as size permits)
Artwork (From our design book)
Granite Color Selection (Stock Colors)
Personalized Sketch (You see what the monument will look like and approve all aspects before production)

Accents: (additional enhancements)
Special Art (We draw your design)
Porcelain Photo
Laser Etching (black granite only)
Vases (As long as permitted by cemetery)
Shape Carving/ Sculpting
Bronze Hero Medallions
Non- Stock Granite Colors

Things to consider

Accents
While designing a monument, there are a variety of accents to choose from, including vases, granite colors, porcelain photos, hero emblems, and laser etchings. You can learn more about the different options and unique additions we can provide by visiting the Accents page.


Size and Shape
You need to consider if the monument will be an individual or companion marker and then the size and shape. The cemetery may have certain restrictions on width and height, so it’s always advised that you are informed about the possible restrictions (if any) in the plot location.

Flanagan family gravestone with engraved mountain scene in a sunny cemetery