Here are some of the considerations in choosing a most permanent investment, a granite memorial. Let us assist you by explaining the many variables, making recommendations to ensure that the memorial truly honors your loved one.

Cemetery Considerations
The cemetery's regulations, size of lot, and adjacent monuments are a few of the things that must be considered when deciding on a memorial. We will not only answer these questions but explain their possible effects on your selection.

Style and Design
Choose from vertical tablets, bevel, slant, or flat markers, garden memorial, cremation memorials or a custom design. One of our experienced professionals will guide you through you memorial decision with considerations for shape, size, inscription space, and lettering in order to easily read and recognize your tribute.

Material
For beauty and durability, granite is often the material of choice. The stone's color can convey a casual or elegant look, especially when combined with artful shaping and carving. We will glad to make recommendations for your area and the style of monument.

Lettering and Inscription
Written words not only identify the person and family, but make a stylistic statement. Properly chosen and lettered, a simple inscription can speak volumes of sentiment and emotion.

Ornamentation
Symbolism is often more expressive and powerful than the written word. Doves for peace or a rose for love are examples of symbolic additions. Others include those with religious or fraternal meaning. One of our staff members can help you personalize this monument with dignity and beauty.

Cost
Prices of memorials range from modest to substantial, and only you may determine what is appropriate for your family and this investment. The materials you select, the size and intracies of the ornamentation, and special designs or services are major factors that contribute to its value.

Selecting one visible, lasting memorial of a life can be very personal to you and your family. We can help you translate your feeling for your loved one into a personalized design on a monument.

As Funeral Directors, our experience and acquaintance with your family puts us in the ideal position to help make your decisions easier. You have turned to us for support with your other needs, now let us help you express your love, honor and respect in the form of a traditional or contemporary monument.

Though all memorials may be made with basically the same tools and materials, the finished work is not always of the same quality that we consistently maintain. We have been here to meet the
needs of hundreds of other families in our community. Let us help you select and design the monument that is right for your needs - one that will serve as a lasting remembrance for generations to come.

We will provide:

• Explanations of Cemetery Regulations
  
• Options in Style and Design
  
• Recommendations on Material
  
• Assistance with Inscriptions and Lettering
  
• Selections of Possible Ornamentation
  
• Attention to Financial Considerations