A. Colors – Granite colors range from a brilliant white to the deepest black

B. Styles

1. Flat Marker – level with the ground

2. Bevel Marker – slightly above ground

3. Slant Marker – midway in height between bevels and uprights

4. Upright Marker – most common style because they provide the maximum surface area for personalized design

C. Types

1. Single, Companion or Family

2. Infant/Child Markers

3. Pet Markers

D.Additional Options

1. Size

2. Shape – modern technology and our skilled craftsmen enable a memorial to be designed in literally any shape. As you can see, your choices are limitless.

3. Image – the use of images is another way in which people choose to personalize a memorial. Images can be produced directly in the stone by sandblasting, chiseling, laser and hand etching or reproduced in ceramic or porcelain. Ask about our exclusive Rudez line of scenes and images that are sure to enhance the beauty of any granite memorial.

4. Inscriptions and Lettering – modern technology has also made inscriptions and lettering easier to add to a memorial. Inscriptions can be epitaphs, a favorite saying, famous poems, or an original writing. Your choices for inscriptions and lettering are limitless.

5. Panels – letters can be engraved directly into the granite surface or with the use of panels.

6. Carvings – the placement of carvings on a memorial can reflect individual lifestyles, religious beliefs, hobbies or any other theme. Flat carvings are the basic design type. Shaped carvings are hand sculpted to add depth and beauty. Deep carvings are hand crafted and add unparalleled dimension to reflect the highest levels of artistry and design.

7. Polished Margin – polished margins are cut into the base of a memorial and vary in thickness. Polished margins add warmth and enhance the beauty of any memorial base.

8. Polish – polishing a granite surface reflects a mirror-like appearance and displays the true beauty of the natural product. Memorials can be polished on one or all of the surface areas.

9. Tops – Standard upright memorials usually include a straight top. A serpentine top enhances the appearance of any memorial with its smooth, flowing lines. For those individuals seeking a truly unique design, the use of an Apex or Apex Check top adds a touch of elegance reflecting the finest in memorial design.