From start to setting
Step by Step — The Process
So, you are ready to order a monument and you want to know what steps are involved.
Pick Your Stone
First you will pick a style of stone. If there will be more than one individual listed on the stone you may want to pick a larger size stone. You will also need to pick the color and decide if a special design is right for you. Some colors and designs take longer to order than others, so be sure to ask if time is an issue.
The Design
Once you have chosen the stone it is time to decide what you want to go on the stone. You can look through our design layout samples. If you have particular organizational symbols that you would like to include, we can do that. If you want a picture that you don’t see — don’t be afraid to ask. We have many designs that are not shown and we would be glad to put one together to accommodate you. You can choose a full scene or some simple pictures. If you would like an epitaph, photographs or laser engraving, this is the time for that as well.
Complete Contract & Make Payment
A completed, signed contract and payment is required before we will order the stone or begin design work. We do require a down payment of at least half the total price.
Design Approval
We will lay out a design on the computer. Once the design is complete, we will notify you so that you can come by to discuss the design or have the design mailed to you (if you live out of town). You will need to approve the design before we can continue with the engraving of the memorial.
Completed Stone
After you have approved the design we will engrave the memorial and work on setting it as soon as we can — usually within a couple of weeks, weather permitting.
Final Payment
The remaining balance is due once the memorial has been set.
Ready to begin?
Stop by our office at 428 N 7th Ave, or give us a call. We’ll walk you through every step.