FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does colored granite cost more?
There are different grades and costs of granite varieties. The color, quality and grade of the stone you choose will affect the cost.
What is the timeframe to fabricate a memorial?
Timeframes can vary widely from as little as two weeks to as much as four months, depending on the type of memorial and most importantly the origin of the granite selected by the customer. To keep the timeframe to a minimum, we maintain a considerable inventory of dozens of granite choices for you to choose from.
What sizes of monuments are available?
In many cases, monument size depends on cemetery rules regarding both the location where it will be installed and the plot size. We serve all of our area cemeteries and stay familiar with evolving rules and regulations.
What colors are available?
We make sure we have dozens of North American granite colors available — and even more sourced from around the globe. Due to granite’s natural variations, we believe it’s important that you see the actual color you like in various lighting conditions and on a large enough scale to get a good feeling for how it will look on your memorial and why we recommend looking at actual monument samples instead of small granite samples or online photos.
What shapes are available?
Any shape you desire is available. We also have popular shapes such as hearts or crosses. These may be viewed in our gallery of styles online or in the studio.
Do you fabricate monuments in Russian/Cyrillic lettering? How does that work if you don’t read/write it?
After more than 100 years, we’ve accumulated quite a portfolio of customers. We routinely make monuments in virtually every language, and for a wide range of cultures. Some of the monuments and cultures we have created were for Eastern Orthodox, Greek, Cyrillic, Spanish, Hebrew, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese speakers) and Korean families.
How long do I have to wait after the burial to place the stone?
Only you know when you’re ready to order a memorial and we recommend you base your decision on that. Our team can help advise you based on your specific cemetery. There may be faith based timelines as well, such as with the Jewish faith.