Comments on: How to Buy a Gravestone

on 3/18/2008 I found this page had some helpful information about the process of choosing a memorial :
http://www.norfolkstonemasons.co.uk/memorial_FAQ.html

on 3/18/2008 I found this page had some helpful information about the process of choosing a memorial :
http://www.norfolkstonemasons.co.uk/memorial_FAQ.html

on 3/18/2008 I found this site helpful, it has lots of guidance for choosing a memorial. http://www.norfolkstonemasons.co.uk/memorial_FAQ.html

on 3/19/2007 I dealt with Interstate Granite through their website http://www.monumentsinstone.com to purchase a companion headstone. I was very impressed with their care and support while we went through the design process. To anyone intimidated to order a monument for your loved one online, put your mind at ease. It is easier in many ways because you can review designs from home without the pressure of a someone being around while you make this timeless and difficult decision.

on 7/5/2007 Monument Builders of North America (MBNA) or the American Institute of Commemorative Art (AICA) are industry trade groups; membership in the International Cemetery and Funeral Association (ICFA) is another option. The vast majority of monument companies are not members of MBNA, AICA or ICFA. Most cemeterians are members of ICFA.

If the company is progressive, they should offer shop-from-home convenience with a fully-developed website that offers thousands of designs and many articles that will lead you through the purchasing decision. Beware of any company that does not have a website with a vast online selection for your consideration. The purchase of an heirloom design takes time and emotional and physical comfort is important.

Every life is unique, so the memorial for your loved one should also be unique. Tell your loved one’s story on the memorial with a family history plaque. Search the Internet for family history plaques.

For your widest selection and pricing information, search for online monument companies. With online companies, you do not need to make trips from your home. Styles and colors are viewable for shopping convenience from your home without a pushy sales pressure. Never purchase from an inferior selection.

on 12/15/2005 Some granite producers offer warranties on the stone they quarry. Rock of Ages of Vermont, for example, provides full replacement guarantees should one of their monuments crack or become defective.
Be sure and ask the monument dealer if his product is covered by a factory warranty. If it is not, there is a reason.

on 12/15/2005 Some granites are much more porous than others. These granites absorb moisture, causing them to discolor. Be sure and ask the monument dealer about discoloration.