Headstone Questions, Answered

Start by getting familiar with the standard memorial styles: flat (flush) markers, bevel markers, slants, upright monuments, benches, and cremation estates. Our 5-step design process walks you through cemetery requirements, style, size, granite, and personalization. From there, we work with you one-on-one — by phone, email, or in person — from the first design proof through delivery and placement.

Many families design their own headstone ahead of time so their final wishes are settled and nothing is left to question. For couples, a companion memorial can be completed for both, with the surviving spouse's date added later.

Yes — we offer a wide selection of bronze memorials and plaques, including bronze-on-granite markers required by many memorial parks. Call to discuss your specific needs.

Our base prices: single flat (flush) markers start at $1,100, bevel markers at $1,325, slants at $1,850 ($2,850 with a granite base), upright monuments at $3,650, and memorial benches at $3,600. Base prices include a single name, dates, a verse, a design from our catalog, and standard Sierra White granite. Photos, laser etching, premium granite colors, vases, and double-sided engraving add to the cost. Prices do not include sales tax or cemetery setting fees.

No — you can begin the process at any time. Production and delivery typically take one to six months depending on size, design, customization, and granite color. Most cemeteries will have the ground prepared and cement poured before your memorial is delivered.

Once you approve the final proof, headstones using inventory stock are typically completed in 6–10 weeks. Fully custom headstones and monuments may take 3–6 months. Quarry location, granite availability, design changes, weather, and shipping can all affect the timeline.

Almost anything is possible. If you've seen a headstone that isn't in our catalog, we can make it — or we'll work from your own vision, hand-drawn artwork, or photographs. The design process is collaborative: we go through as many proofs as needed, and nothing goes into production until you sign off on the final proof.

Yes. We use ceramic or porcelain memorial photos, which can be made in many sizes and are attached directly to the headstone. Photos can feature an individual, a couple, or a family — and we can remove or replace backgrounds, or merge two photos into one. Photos are covered by a lifetime warranty.

We use sandblast engraving — the most effective technique for deep, crisp, long-lasting lettering and artwork in granite.

Yes. All painted surfaces (lettering, for example) are covered by a 10-year warranty, and memorial photos are covered by a lifetime warranty. Other warranties may apply case by case. Vandalism and normal weathering after ten years aren't covered, but we offer repainting and monument restoration services for a fee.

Not always — every cemetery has its own rules. Some cemeteries only allow flush markers, and many have section-by-section restrictions on style and size. Checking your cemetery's regulations is step one of our design process, and we're happy to help you find that information.

We typically install every memorial we fabricate. Some cemeteries require their own installers — in those cases we deliver the monument to the cemetery for you.

Yes. Families anywhere in the U.S. can work with us by phone and email — the design and proof-approval process is exactly the same. We install throughout Nevada and Northern California, offer local pickup, and can arrange delivery to your cemetery or its approved installer elsewhere. Call us to discuss your situation.

Yes. We offer re-staining, repainting, and refurbishing services for existing monuments. Call us for a quote.