Although we can assit you with attaining the most common headstones sizes and styles used, this question is best answered by your respective cemetery because installation fees may vary within a given cemetery, and be dependent upon plot location. In addition to what headstone size to use, you should ask your hosting cemetery:

A) What fees must be paid prior to delivering your headstone?

B) Who is responsible for installing the headstone; the customer, monument company or cemetery?

C) Are there any special documents required, and if so, what are they?

D) Does the cemetery have to pre-approve the headstone design?

Most orders are completed within 30-90 days from the date the contract is signed. Custom cut granite takes between 4-6 months, and is dependent on the complexity of the design. Unforeseen circumstances such as supplier delays may effect completioin times.

Yes, three image styles are available:

A) Laser Engraved: Images are etched into the stone using a powerful laser engraver.

B) Ceramic: Typically 3” x 4” and up to 14” x 25”; oval, square and rectangle shaped plates that will be embended into the granite (*)

C) Traditional: Sandblasted Engraving

D) Traditional: Bronze and "Bronze Look" which is made from porcelain.

(*) Combination: Laser Engraving with traditional sandlasting will incur additional time and cost.