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Monument Selection Guide
We will work with you to design the perfect tribute for
your loved one.
Cemetery Regulations and Restrictions
When you begin the process of selecting a monument, you need to
be aware that most cemeteries have rules and guidelines that
dictate the style and size of the monuments. Some
cemeteries also require a footer which is a concrete foundation
which is a concrete foundation on which the monument will be
placed.
Selecting Style and Size of Monument
If the lot you are placing your monument on is a family lot then
you will have to decide if you are going to use one monument for
all family members or separate ones for each person. Some
family lots will have one larger monument with the family name
and smaller markers for each individual. Remember that the
cemetery may have rules regarding this issue. Single lots
will have only one monument on them. Usually these
monuments are smaller than family style monuments. The top
piece is called a die or tablet. Most tablets and slant
markers will sit on top of a base. Bases are used to
provide a level area and help protect your monument from lawn
care equipment. They also give the monument added height
which allows inscriptions and carvings that are near the bottom
to be easily read. The base may be longer in order to hold
vases with flowers.
Color Selection
There are many colors of granite available especially with the
input of imports. The most common colors can be found by
clicking here. When selecting the granite color you should
consider the contrast between the polished stone, the letters,
and the carvings that are sand blasted into it. Whenever
polished granite is sandblasted it becomes much lighter and has
a rougher appearance. This is often referred to as
foiled. Granite stones from overseas are from Africa,
India, and China. The shipping cost is more expensive for
these. Usually the darker the polished granite the greater
the contrast. This contrast can make carvings and letters
stand out. For added contrast Litho (colored paint) can be
added to sandblast sunk areas such as letters, panel lines and
the backgrounds of carving. Litho is great for granites
that are steeled ( no polish_ or for highlighting the letters
inside frosted panels. In most cases litho is inexpensive
and will last a long time.
Etchings
Etching are like photographs or drawing that have been scratched
or painted into the polish of a monument. If an etching
can also be used for flowers and other images when great
detail is desired. Etchings should only be done on darker
granites. If etched in lighter granites it does not show
enough contrast and is hard to see.
Inscriptions
A monument is generally designed in respect to the inscription
that you desire. The size of the monument must accommodate
the inscription selected.
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