Monument styles include Die & Base, Tablet, Slant, and Marker.
The Marker style is available in three varieties including flush, bevel, and pet sized
Flush:
Flat Marker Flush to the ground
Flush Marker Pros The cemetery has a consistent appearance, Flush markers make it easier to mow grass Flush Marker Con: Lawnmowers may run over flowers, vases, or personal items left at the grave, Markers overgrow with grass and do need to be trimmed after several years & You need to be standing over it to read it, making it difficult to find a grave.
Marker for Government or Bronze Plaque:
A Government marker or a Bronze Plaque picked out by the family can be Installed onto a Flush marker generally an inch larger on each side to allow a polished border.
Bevel (Hickey):
Upright Marker Sits on top of the ground, generally 8”-10” above ground
Bevel Marker Pros: Above ground and easier to see than flush markers, Slight bevel to top makes it easier to read and will stay clean longer than a flat marker, they can be modified to be able to receive cremation remains.
Bevel Marker Cons: You need to be within 5 to 10 feet to read the marker making it hard to find.
Pet Marker:
A Companion Marker for the four-legged Family Member in your life. Can either be above or flush with the ground.
Slant Memorial:
Slant W/Base
Pros: Large design area allows for more information and bigger letters on Face of Memorial. Due to upright position it can be read from a greater distance & Stays much cleaner than flush or bevel markers. A Veteran's bronze service plaque can be affixed to the back upon the Family’s wishes. By adding a 6” to 8” base you gain extra height for visibility and lawnmower protection. A 8’ base can also be cored to receive cremated remains.
Concerns: While the family name, children's names, or other information can be placed on the back it may limit the ability of mounting the Veteran's bronze plaque
Slant W/Out Base:
Slant W/Out Base Pros: Large design area allows for more information and bigger letters on Face of Memorial. Due to upright position it can be read from a greater distance & Stays much cleaner than flush or bevel markers. A Veteran's bronze service plaque can be affixed to the back upon the Family’s wishes.
Slant W/Out Base Cons: Without a base a lawnmower can chip the lower face if not careful.
Monuments:
Companion Uprights:
Monument which consists of a Die & Base (Granite) for You and your Spouse, with room for siblings or other family members.
Upright Monument Pros: Easier to locate in the cemetery, Largest design area available and Offers lots of room on back for design, lettering and mounting a Veteran's bronze plaque if family desires. Can easily be shaped in a wide variety of custom shapes, like a heart, tear drop, car, etc., whatever you think up, we can create it. The Base of the monument protects from mower damage.
Upright Monument Cons: None
Single Uprights:
Monument which consists of a Die & Base (Granite) for One person.
Single Monument Pros: Easier to locate in the cemetery, Large Design area available but still small enough for personal touch. Can easily be shaped in a wide variety of custom shapes, like a heart, tear drop, car, horse, etc., whatever you think up, we can probably create it. Base of monument protects from mower damage.
Single Monument Cons: None
Cremation Monument:
Upright, Bench, Flush Styles
Pros: Easy to locate in the cemetery, Large design area available for Lettering and/or Images. Can easily be shaped in a wide variety of custom shapes, like a heart, tear drop, Bench, Angel, etc… Base of monument protects from mower damage. Al Styles can be cored to receive cremated remains. Can be read easily from a distance. Large back for design, lettering and mounting a Veteran's bronze plaque if family wishes.
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