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Design Options

MONUMENT STYLES AND OPTIONS

Upright Monuments: Available as individual or companion memorials, these include a “die” (top portion) and a “base.”

Flat Markers: Flush with the ground, designed for either individual or companion use.

Bevel Markers (Pillow Markers): A slightly raised marker that slopes gently from back to front.

Slant Markers: An upright, slanted design with optional base, commonly used for individual or companion markers.

Bench Monuments: Suitable as a cemetery memorial or garden memorial, often designed with an Urn Bench to hold ashes.

Cross-Shaped Monuments: Offered in several traditional styles, including:

    •    Latin Cross - Common in Roman Catholic cemeteries

    •    Calvary Cross - Symbolic three-tiered base representing faith, hope, and charity

    •    Celtic Cross - Features elaborate designs with a circular symbol of eternity

    •    Orthodox Cross - Popular for its historical significance


HEADSTONE FINISHES

Polished: A high-gloss, mirror-like finish that darkens the stone and provides excellent contrast for inscriptions.

Steeled: A smooth, matte finish for a lighter appearance, offering subtle elegance.

Rock Pitched: A rough, natural surface achieved with hammer and chisel, creating sharp edges and an organic feel.