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Since 1882

What are my memorial options?

Monuments are the most commonly seen Unpright Memorials and can come in many different shapes and sizes, including benches.  Monuments are generally stacked granite pieces making a taller memorial. "Click" on any of the Above to see Pictures of Companion Monuments.

Bench Memorials are a growing type memorial and can come in many shapes and sizes. Bench Memorials can have one or more inscriptions. "Click on any of the Above Pictures to See More Benches.

Slants

Bevels

Flush Markers

Slants/bevels/flush markers are usually smaller then monuments and come in either single or companion sizes.

Bronze memorials are usually flush to the ground and come in a variety of styles and sizes. (above photo shows sawn sides required by some cemeteries, sides are unseen once installed) 

Private and Community mausoleums are one of the oldest forms of burial known to man dating back to 353 BC. Queen Artmisia erected a large temple-like structure for the final resting-place of her late husband, King Mausolus. The word mausoleum is derived from his name. Today, King Mausolus’ mausoleum is regarded as the fifth of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Community mausoleums provide above ground entombment for a number of people in one large building. Community mausoleums are more affordable than private mausoleums because you are sharing the cost with several others. Crypts are designed to hold casketed remains and vary in size. After the entombment of a casket, the crypt is sealed and a front is attached that may be made of granite or bronze.

Community Mausoleums also have niches available for the remains of those who choose to be cremated. After the entombment of an urn, a niche front is attached that may be made of granite or bronze.

Columbariums are often located in a mausoleum or chapel and are constructed of several small compartments or niches that are designed to hold urns of cremated remains.

Lawn Crypts are underground tombs constructed of reinforced concrete, steel and waterproof materials. Lawn crypts vary from double-depth burial space because lawn crypts are pre-set whereas double-depth burial lots are set at the time of death.

Why should I make arrangements in advance?

Death—something we do not have the power to control or change. However, the emotional stress that is tied to the loss of a loved one can be minimized by planning ahead and utilizing your options for pre-need memorialization. Pre-need memorialization offers you the opportunity to openly discuss your wishes with your loved ones. Together you can make an informed decision that will be meaningful to you and your family. You will benefit by knowing that your family and friends will not have to worry about the financial burden of making the arrangements at the difficult time of death. Advance planning is also beneficial because it allows you to purchase at today’s prices. Your cemetery or funeral provider can help you with your pre-planning needs. Be sure to check contracts to see if the prices are guaranteed.

What is the importance of having a memorial?

Memorials are for the living. They provide a permanent place for those left behind to connect emotionally and spiritually with their loss. They provide an opportunity to honor and pay tribute to a person and make a statement about the impact the person has had on his or her family, community or even the world.

Why select a personalized memorial?

The selection of a personalized, permanent memorial allows those who have lost a loved one express their feelings in an intimate and loving way. Memorialists can permanently record some of the most intricate and personal detail imaginable through modern techniques such as diamond etching, technolase, which uses the sandblasting technique to create an intricate and highly detailed carving of scenery or personal portraits and photoportraiture, which permits actual photographs of loved ones to be reproduced in the granite.

Why granite?

Granite is a popular choice for any stone memorial because of its beauty, durability, strength and carving characteristics. People want choice, meaningful colors, service and quality when selecting a memorial for a loved one.

Why Bronze?

Bronze has a distinctive beauty as a precious metal. Bronze is a medium by artists used to create masterpieces of sculpture and design.  It is also a material that can be personalized in unique and beautiful ways.  The combination of bronze and granite combines beauty and durability to create a memorial that will last.

Why Classic Monuments?

Classic Monuments has a strong design team to create memorials reflecting the unique personalities and desires of a family. Classic Monument has a commitment to being a leader in the industry, a provider of unmatched quality and to continuously look for ways to add value to their product and service.

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