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Memorial Selection Guide

This selection guide has been developed to assist the you in the selection of a memorial. We understand that this could be a unfamiliar experience and wish to help in any way that we can. With the many styles and regulations that exist, it can be difficult to narrow down your choices.

If you have no idea or a vague one as to what kind of memorial you need, then this section is designed for you. Below you will find some helpful guidelines.

What to know...

• Know your cemetery regulations; it will help you in your choice of a memorial
  
• Select a memorial style, be it a flush, bevel, slant or monument.
  
• Look at the available letter styles for family and given names.
  
• See what carving styles are available for your design.
  
• Finally, take the opportunity to review the granite colors that we offer to make your choice as to what color suits your needs.