Top 10 Headstone etching designs
Etched headstones have become very popular in memorial design in recent years. Let’s take a look at our top 10 favorite headstone etching designs and learn a few of things that distinguish etching.
What Is Memorial Day?
What is Memorial Day? Memorial Day is a holiday in the United States observed to honor and remember the military personnel who died in service to their country. But, what are its origins and how can you observe this holiday in a meaningful way?
Perpetual Care Cemeteries
A perpetual care cemetery offers “permanent” care of the grounds and gravesites within - they essentially guarantee that gravesites will be maintained forever. How can they guarantee a perpetual service? Find out in this article.
How to Budget for Public Monuments and Veterans Memorials
Consider these four things when budgeting for a public monument or veterans memorial.
Granite Headstone Prices
There are many different types of granite and domestic gray granite headstone prices are generally the most affordable. Premium granite colors can sometimes more than double the cost of a headstone. Basic granite headstone prices will fall in the following range.
Florence Veterans Park
The Florence Veterans Park, located in Florence, SC is hailed as one the best veterans parks in North America. The veterans memorials and sculpture in the park display a quality of design and craft seldom seen in other parks of its kind. See what makes the Florence Veterans Park special here.
Beautiful Quotes for Headstones and Tombstones
Here is our list of some of the best and most beautiful headstone quotes and tombstone sayings. Our list is comprised of everything from classic headstone epitaphs seen in cemeteries for decades to quotes and sayings inspired by the popular films and music of today.
How to budget for a headstone
Creating a headstone budget is the best way to assure that your loved one gets the monument they deserve. In this article, we discuss how to budget for a headstone in five simple steps, and answer other common questions about headstone prices and budgeting.
Prices for Headstones in 2023
Headstone prices, like so many other things in the world today, are constantly changing. So, what will a headstone cost you in 2023? In 2023, the average price for a single upright headstone will be…
Who We Serve
We serve families, churches, cemeteries, schools, businesses, civic organizations, and government agencies across the United States with a variety of stone-related needs. Our products and services vary by region.
Monumental Myths
A memorial is far more than a means of marking a final resting place. It is a symbol of devotion. It is a tangible expression of the noblest of all human emotions: LOVE. It should not reflect sorrow, but rather the long years of warmth and affection.
Meet our award winning memorial designer
Since 2011, he has studied with many of the brightest minds in the industry, learning the principles of good memorial design. He’s practiced these principles within the design and craft of hundreds of memorials, primarily across the southeastern United States. His design style often blends classic and contemporary elements and has been described as “simple elegance”.
How to Choose the Right Monument Company
A great monument company guides the client throughout the process and presents useful ideas that can elevate the design, and push the boundary of what is perceived as a headstone. We approach each project as a unique opportunity. We aim to exceed every expectation, and create something that generations will admire.
Grave Symbols and Their Meanings
Monumental ornamentation should be symbolic. It is only by imbuing stone with sentiment that we create a significant monument.
3 things to remember when planning a memorial tombstone
Over the years, we have seen first hand the positive impact of a well planned memorial tombstone. On the other hand, a poorly planned memorial tombstone may result in a permanent mistake.
Another word for gravestone & other headstone terminology
We often hear people questioning whether or not they’re using the right lingo. Should I use another word for gravestone or what should I call it?
Looking to the past to build a better future
“I think we have to look back to our past at some of those old fantastic monuments. We have to add some of those classic elements into our new work. Design, I think, is the key to everything. The ability to design well will put you in a good place.”