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Choosing The Perfect Memorial
Where to begin in searching for the proper memorial
Here are examples of the different styles of memorials to see which style will best fit you. Each style can have different finishes for the polishing on the memorial. Price varies depending on the style and finish of each memorial.
Flat Marker
Flat Marker: Style of memorial which sits either flat on top of a concrete foundation, or is set flush with ground level. Flat Markers usually have a standard thickness of 4”.
Flat Marker
Style of memorial which sits either flat on top of a concrete foundation, or set flush with ground level. Flat Markers usually have a standard thickness of 4”.
Upright Memorial
Style of memorial which consist of at least a top piece (tablet or die), and bottom piece (base), and sits on top of a concrete foundation.
Upright Memorial
Style of memorial which consist of at least a top piece (tablet or die), and bottom piece (base), and sits on top of a concrete foundation. The most common tablets have a serpentine (slightly curved) top. There are different options for how the top of the tablet can be shaped (Serpentine, Oval, Flat, etc.).
Bevel Marker
Bevel Marker: Style of memorial which sits on top of a concrete foundation and is taller in the back and shorter in the front to create the beveled look.
Bevel Marker
Style of memorial which sits on top of a concrete foundation and is taller in the back and shorter in the front to create the beveled look. (Example: Average bevel markers are 6” tall in the back and 4” tall in front to give you a 2” bevel; however you can go taller with the proportions.)
Custom Shapes
Style of memorial which is usually more elaborate and shaped different than the standard 2 piece upright.
Custom Shaped Marker
Style of memorial which is usually more elaborate and shaped different than the standard 2 piece upright. Good examples would be any sculpted Angel memorial (many options), heart shaped memorials (single heart, double hearts, stacked double hearts), scalloped memorials (curved cuts on the perimeter of the memorial to create the “scalloped” look), are a few good examples. In today’s world, the sky is the limit as far as shapes are concerned. If you want to be more creative and hands on, we encourage you to draw a shape and bring it in to us! As long as it meets cemetery requirements we can work with you to help you create a “one-of-a-kind” memorial.
Slant Faced Marker
Style of memorial in-between a marker and upright. Slant Faced memorials are thicker at the bottom and thinner at the top to create the slanted look.
Slant Faced Marker
Style of memorial in-between a marker and upright. Slant Faced memorials are thicker at the bottom and thinner at the top to create the slanted look. As you are standing in front of the memorial, it has a slanted face with a straight back. Most slants have a balanced rock-pitched (rough) nose at the bottom that adds protection to the memorial. There are different options for how the top of the slant can be shaped (Serpentine, Oval, Flat, etc.).
Benches
Style of cremation bench which has a flat seat on top to sit on and has “doors” on the front and back with columns on each end to house the urns/ashes.
Benches
Granite memorial benches are set on a foundation, and may sit on a granite base. Benches also vary greatly in shape and style, and may contain carved or bronze elements. At Fackler Monument, we have granite benches for gardens, parks, schools and cemetery graves.
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We invite you to come and browse our large inventory, you will see the traditional as well as, unusual and contemporary shapes to choose from. You will see at least twenty different colors to choose from. There are over 400 monuments on display. When choosing the color of Granite, we will suggest the letter styles that work the best, on that particular color. We offer a large and varied selection of sandblasted designs, along with custom etching. Our experienced staff will help guide you through this process with respect and compassion.
When the time is right to begin looking for a lasting tribute to your loved one, our goal is to guide you through options and factors to consider. Will the monument go on one grave or two? Today some couples are choosing cremation over traditional burials. In this case, one grave will accommodate both cremains and the monument would be placed on one space. If you are planning on burials for both, the monument would be centered over two spaces.
Some families already have a design in mind when we meet and discuss their thoughts for personalizing their monument. Others have ideas but may need guidance, as to how we can bring it all together, to create the design they are looking for.
Here at Fackler Monument, we encourage families to think about pre-planning their memorial. This allows couples to choose what they feel is right for them, without the stress of decision making at the time of loss. It also takes the burden away from the family, knowing that the monument has already been placed at the cemetery.
In your search for the "perfect memorial", we at Fackler Monument would consider it a privilege to assist you.