Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to make my memorial?
From start to finish, it usually takes 6 to 9 weeks to design, carve, and set a stone. The type of granite used can affect the timeframe. If the materials have to be special ordered or if the design details require development approvals, it may take longer. In some cases we will be able to complete the work in much less time… depending on delivery schedules and seasonal production variables.
What cemeteries do you service?
We can place a marker in any cemetery within around 100 miles of Rochester or Austin, Minnesota. Call us for any special inquiries.
My loved one was a US Veteran. What options are their to memorialize their service?
First of all, we thank you and your loved one for your sacrifice to our country.
Do I have to pay for my memorial in full when I order?
We ask that you put 50% down upon ordering. Balance is typically due when you approve the final design. Ask us about financing options. We cannot set a stone without full payment.
How much does a memorial cost?
Cemetery memorials can vary greatly in cost. There are just so many variables to consider before estimating the price of a memorial. What style of memorial will it be? How large? What cut or color of granite? Will there be any special etchings, bronze elements, or color photos? In which cemetery will it be placed? What sort of foundation does it require? All these and more need to be answered first to make an estimate.
It's just a rock. Why does it cost so much?
How soon after the burial can a monument be installed?
In most cases, the monument can be installed as soon as the foundation can be constructed. The portion of the grave which will have the monument installed usually is not disturbed so there is no need to wait for it to settle. In some cases the memorial has to be installed over the burial area. In this situation, special foundation design eliminates potential problems. Usually the grave has ample time to settle prior to our completion of the memorial.
Who installs the concrete foundation?
Does the monument have to be removed to add a name or date to it?
No. The work is done at the cemetery plot.
Can monuments be cleaned?
Can monuments be placed in cold weather?
We want to put up our monument ahead of time. Does it have to be moved for our burial?
No, it does not. There is room provided, in most modern cemetery sections, for the monument.
Do I have to come in to make arrangements?
No. We are more than happy to come to your home if you are unable to come to one of our display locations. Or we would be happy to pick you up and bring you to our office so you can see, first-hand, our large selection.
Shortly after the funeral I was bombarded with phone calls from other monument companies. Do they all display this aggressive approach?