This is the material of the monument (i.e. Granite).

You need to choose the font and placement of the letters that are to be engraved into the stone.

This includes the height and width of your monument. If you are ordering a headstone, ensure that you adhere to the cemetery's rules & regulations before ordering.

An inscription is a short message, also known as an epitaph, that is usually added to a headstone along with a person's name, birth date, and death date. You have your choice of what it is that you want to write and the style it is in.

If applicable, following the cemetery's rules & regulations.

Some cemeteries have rules about how many stones and what kind of stones are to be installed on each lot. There are also rules about flowers and decorations. Knowing the rules of the cemetery is helpful prior to starting the process of selecting which stone you want. 

The overall look of the monument/ structure. 

These are used to decorate the monument. There could be a image/symbol that you want to have carved into the stone.

There are different techniques used to produce the artwork on the memorial, we most commonly use sandblasting; however, there are other options such as etching.

There are multiple finishes for stone monuments and memorials, most commonly seen are rock pitch (providing a more natural, rugged look), steeled finishes (providing a smooth, satin finish but not glossy) & polished finishes (smooth, shiny & glass-like)

We have resources to help you along the way, either ask us questions directly to help aid in the process or ask for a copy of our buyer's guide.