100% monument grade granite, standard engraving included delivered free to commercial business other locations priced below. Please read this description in full. We detail the information you will need to consider prior to purchasing a Marker. 10 paragraphs 982 words.
Stone Specifics
Single Upright
Granite Gray quarried in Georgia-USA
Serp or arched top
Top 24 x 6 x 24” Polished two faces balance natural rock
Base 36 x 12 x 6” Polished top balance natural rock
Engraving included
Designs selection (from additional pictures)
Name up to 11 characters per line
Dates as shown
Endearment up to 24 characters
Before purchasing
Contact your cemetery for any restrictions or requirements for your specific plot. Do not purchase a marker prior to this step. This includes but not limited to material, style, size, design finish and color. Your on-site responsibilities include any foundation required by the cemetery and the setting of the stone. Some cemeteries will set stones. Funeral Homes that sell stones and Vault Companies can be a source for locating this service. This work on your end is how you are able to secure savings but you have to be willing to do the work. We do not contact the cemetery.
Design process
Designs available for this monument are listed in the additional pictures. Standard front face engraving is included with this stone. Select a design when purchasing and enter the required information in the contact personalization box in checkout screen. Once you send your order our designers will complete a graphic of your stone and send it to you for approval. Please review this closely once you approve the graphic and this is engraved there is no changing or correcting carvings. Some cemeteries will require a design be submitted for approval. In this case our graphic will have all the information needed from the dimensions of the stone and the specific granite along with of course the design. Send this graphic for approval and once approved we need approval to proceed. We do not create art prior to purchase. A complete refund will be made for any stone that cannot be approved for any reason with the design only. Purchased stones that do not meet cemetery restrictions that we complete designs on will not be fully refunded. Do not purchase a stone before you contact cemetery for restrictions. Custom designs can be accommodated and usually are priced between $60-$120.00.
Options
Additional options to finish customizing your monument. Purchase this listing and when you send your engraving simply request a link to purchase any of the options listed below.
Back face engraving
Last name only 150.00
Up to 75 characters 200.00
Up to 125 characters 400.00
Full design 500.00
Ceramic portraits
3 x 4” Oval full color 159.00
5 x 7” Oval full color 285.00
Vase
4 x 10” Turned 129.00
6 x 10” Turned 199.00
Shipping Common Carrier freight lower 48 only (semi-tractor trailer not our truck)
Shipping is free to a commercial business with equipment capable of unloading from a Semi and also for pick up at a freight terminal. Business must have access for Semi and full-time employees, equipment to unload the stone which will be palletized. Freight terminal delivery will set the skid on your truck or trailer. Home based business does not qualify no exceptions including ranches and farms. Cemeteries require additional fee of $200 for delivery includes lift gate service and must have full time employees. A street address is mandatory for delivery. Residential and Church deliveries require additional fee of $250 includes lift gate service. We will need the name and contact number for the employee of the business or cemetery that will be inspecting and signing for the stone. The buyer can only be that contact if employed at the business or cemetery or this is a residential delivery. Do not plan to meet truck at cemetery- this is not acceptable as past attempts by buyers have resulted in major issues for the buyer.
Delivery
Our history of shipping stones has a less than 1% occurrence of damage. That said damage can happen and if you follow this procedure, we will handle the claim and replace or repair the damaged stone. You are responsible that the stone is inspected for any damage from transit at the time it is delivered. No stone with damage can be accepted and signed for. If there is damage simply refuse the stone and it will be returned here where we will file the appropriate claim. If you accept and sign for a stone and then want to report damage you will have the responsibility of filing the damage claim. Understand if you signed the ticket for a stone without inspecting and then find damage most carriers will not pay for that claim. Inspect prior to signing- refuse if there is any damage. Make sure to communicate this to any one designated to inspect and sign for the stone.
Communication
All communication on any stone will be strictly in writing. We do not take any phone calls on stones. We will answer all questions you have in writing and you will have that record to assist in your process.
Summary
Purchasing a stone here can be very cost effective and rewarding. You have to take the responsibilities on your end for the savings. This can be very rewarding in participating to place a monument that represents lives lived. We will answer any questions you have just send them in writing. We will never take phone calls on stones. We want every answer we send you to be in writing for you to reference at any time.
