Granite and Marble Design

This is the design page for Granite and Marble Memorials. If you prefer to see preset designs for inspiration, got to our Granite and Marble Design Gallery

Granite & Marble Design Gallery

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At the bottom of this page is a Granite and Marble Request Form you can fill out. Once we have received that, we will call and schedule a time when you are available to discuss the memorial in further detail. Of course, you can just call us at (866) 466-9790 if you prefer. Either way, we look forward to speaking with you.

Granite & Marble Colors
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GRANITE COLORS

Not all granite colors are the same price. Some are more expensive due to availability
Not all granite colors are available all the time. We will notify you if a certain color is not available.
Granite is a natural stone; therefore, actual color of the granite might vary from the images below.
Georgia grey (1st color below) is the most available and economical color of granite.
Other colors of granite are more rare than Georgia Grey and can increase the cost of the monument.

If you see a color you really like, let us know and we will get an accurate price for you.

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Monument Shape & Finish

There are many monument shapes. Most common is a serpentine top with straight sides. The chart below shows a few of the most common shapes for both tops and sides.

A very common finish on the granite memorial is polished front and back with rock pitch on the top and sides. A polished surface is exactly how it sounds. The stone is polished to a smooth finish. Other finishes are shown below in the finish chart.

Some people walk through the cemetery looking at other memorials to see what they like.

There are four main types of monument finishes:

Polished - A smooth, glass-like finish that highlights the granite's color, depth, and crystal structure. Commonly used for the front and back of a memorial.
Honed - A smooth, non-reflective finish achieved by partially removing polish with dust. Creates a matte finish.
Steeled - A smooth, non-polished finish achieved by sandblasting with steel shot.
Frosted - A smooth, non-polished finish achieved by sandblasting with sand. Commonly used for panels behind names and dates on a memorial.
Rock Pitch - A rough, rustic finish that gives a timeless appeal and helps the monument blend in with its surroundings. Commonly used on the top and sides of a memorial.

Polished

Honed

Steeled

Frosted

Rock Pitch

Names, Dates & Design

All memorials have the name(s) of your loved one(s), the date they were born and the date of death once they have passed away. What you put on the memorial after that tells a story. Using borders, emblems, pictures, and other design elements personalize the memorial. Things your loved one(s) were passionate about. How should your loved one(s) be remembered?

Let us help you tell their story.

Porcelain Pictures
(Incurs extra costs)

A porcelain picture can be added to any granite or marble memorial design. All of our porcelain pictures have a lifetime guarantee and are impervious to heat, water, fire, freezing and fading.

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Clipart
(More than 3 incurs extra costs)

Personalizing the granite or marble memorial with clipart will make it a special tribute for your loved one. We have quite a few clipart that can be added to the design. Borders, emblems and other design elements.

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Laser or Hand Etched Memorial
(Requires black granite)

With laser etching, a laser etches the stone’s surface with your desired design carefully, crafting it into the headstone’s surface. Photos of your loved one can be incorporated into the image to create a very personalized memorial.

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Polished

Honed

Steeled

Frosted

Rock Pitch

Let us help you tell their story.

Porcelain Pictures(Incurs extra costs)

Clipart(More than 3 incurs extra costs)

Laser or Hand Etched Memorial(Requires black granite)

Porcelain Pictures
(Incurs extra costs)

Clipart
(More than 3 incurs extra costs)

Laser or Hand Etched Memorial
(Requires black granite)