With respect to granite, a cut and polished stone, quarried from different parts of the world, the surface is sandblasted to produce the desired images and lettering. The sandblasted images are then inlayed with paint to create a contrast from the granite's natural color.

Its Aging

Eventually the surface loses luster due to acid rain, lawn mower blades that scratch the surface, and reclaimed water used by the cemetery.

1. Line-Art

images that are sandblasted in the same way the alphabetical letters and numbers are. Line-art images are like black and white drawings that do not have shading or gradients of gray.

2. Photo-Ceramic

images high-fired into a ceramic piece with an internal steel frame. images are reproduced at high quality and are available in your choice of full color or black and white.

3. Photo-Engraving (Petrography)

A halftone portrait etched directly onto the granite's surface. images are limited to black and white photo processing.

4. Edge of Memorial

  BEVEL: Polished angled edges makes memorial less susceptible to lawn mower damage. Adds elegance to memorial.
  STANDARD: Most Prone to lawn mower blade chipping damage.
  LMP "Lawn Mower Proof" (rounded): Makes memorials less susceptible to damage.
  SANDED: Adds contrast between center and edge of marker.

5. Granite Color

Black, Blue Pearl, Emerald Pearl, Mahogany, Oxford Gray, Bahama Blue, Tropical Green, Imperial Red, Georgia Gray, Galaxy Black, Sierra White. For color samples, please click here