WHAT TO CONSIDER

 

 

CEMETERY REGULATIONS:

1.  Ask monument dealer to inquire about regulations for your particular cemetery
2.  Confirm ownership of site and location of site with the cemetery caretaker

3.  Ask if there is a perpetual care fee

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SITE LOCATION:

1.  Would you want the last name on the back of the monument due to its location in cemetery

2.  Is there a slope to the ground where the monument will be placed

3.  Is the site a single, double or family lot
4.  Is the single site double depth

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STYLE AND GRANITE COLOR

1.  Walk through cemeteries and take pictures of monuments you like

2.  Go online and look at images of monuments
3.  Are you matching a family monument that already exists

4.  What granite color do you want

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DESIGN COMPONENTS

1.  Walk through cemeteries and take pictures of "details" on monuments that you like

2.  Do you want a term of endearment
3.  Do you want sandblast carvings or laser etchings

4.  Do you want vases

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COST

1.  Have a budget in mind 
2.  Your monument dealer can work with you in style, size and color to meet your needs

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MILITARY OPTIONS

1.  Do you qualify for a free Veteran's marker or  medallion

2.  Can you locate the deceased's DD 214 paperwork