There is no set timeline. Most families begin the process within a month of their loss, and many place a monument within the first year.

Grief looks different for every person, and only you know when you are ready. Some families find comfort in choosing a memorial early, while others need more time. Either way, we never rush you, and we will walk you through each choice at a pace that feels right.

We make our memorials from granite and bronze. Granite is the most common choice. It comes in many colors and is more durable than marble, which helps it stand up to years of sun, rain, and storms.

Bronze is a metal used most often for flat markers, plaques, and statues. Each material has its own look and feel. We will help you compare both during your consultation so you can choose with confidence.

Most memorials fall into four styles. Flat markers sit flush with the ground. Bevel markers rise a few inches, with the back slightly higher than the front. Slant markers stand about 16 inches tall with a sloped face. Upright monuments are usually two pieces, a monument set on a base.

Beyond these, we can create custom shapes and sizes to fit your design. Your cemetery may limit which styles it allows, so we help you check its rules before you decide.

Yes. More families choose a mausoleum today than in the past. A walk-in mausoleum is a small building, often with stained glass windows and a bronze door. A crypt is a smaller above-ground structure with no windows or doors, where a loved one is entombed.

We offer mausoleums and columbariums, which hold cremated remains. If you would like to explore these options, we will help you decide what is best for your family and your cemetery.

Start by thinking about how you want to remember your loved one. Did they have a hobby, a favorite verse, or a place they loved? Details like these can become part of the memorial.

Our in-house designers use sandblasting, shaped carving, sculpture, etching, and laser engraving to add scenes, portraits, religious symbols, and custom shapes. We work closely with you on every detail, so the finished memorial tells the story of a life well lived.

The price depends on the material, size, shape, design, lettering, and any custom artwork. A simple flat marker and a large custom upright monument sit at very different price points.

Because we make our memorials in our own Cleburne shop, there are no middlemen or brokers adding to the cost. We offer a free consultation with clear, upfront pricing, and we will help you find a memorial that honors your loved one and fits your budget.

We are a family-owned business that has served Cleburne and Johnson County since 1883. We design, engrave, and make our memorials in our own shop, so you work directly with the craftsmen and not a broker.

From carved monuments to diamond-point etched artwork, we create granite and bronze memorials in any size or style. We also restore aging headstones. Most of all, we take the time to guide every family through each choice with patience and care.

Start with the cemetery. Many cemeteries and memorial parks have strict rules about the size, style, and material of the markers they allow. A design that works in one cemetery may not be approved in another.

We help you understand your cemetery's guidelines before you choose a design, and we assist with placement approvals when needed. That way, there are no surprises when it is time to set the memorial.

Not all granite is the same. Coarse, large-grain granite can be brittle. Over time, water expands and contracts inside the stone, and fine lettering or detailed designs may chip away.

Fine-grain granite is tighter and holds up better against the weather. Over 130 years of experience has shown us which granites keep their lettering and finish, and we carry a large selection of them. During your consultation, we will point you to the best granite for your design.

It starts with a free, personal consultation. We help you choose the size, color, and design, along with the layout of names, dates, and any inscription. You can meet with us at our Cleburne shop or reach out by phone or email.

Once everything is agreed on, we prepare a drawing and the contract, and production begins after your approval. This memorial is a final gift from the heart, and our job is to make it as close to perfect as we can.

Yes. We work directly with granite quarries and manufacturers, so there is no middleman between you and your memorial.

Along with flat granite markers, we make upright monuments, slant and bevel markers, bronze markers, children's memorials, pet memorials, granite benches, engraved brick and granite pavers, address blocks, and more. If you have something unique in mind, ask us about a custom order. We enjoy bringing new ideas to life in stone.

Yes. We make headstones and markers in many sizes, shapes, and granite colors. Options range from single flat markers to double upright monuments that honor two people side by side.

Your cemetery may set limits on marker size, so we check those rules with you first. Within those limits, we help you choose the size and shape that best fits the plot, the design, and the way you want your loved one remembered.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club, along with checks, money orders, and cash.

We know a memorial is an important purchase, and we offer flexible payment options to help. During your free consultation, we will go over every cost up front, so you know exactly what to expect. From there, we will help you find a payment plan that works for your family.

If your headstone is damaged in shipping, we will replace it free of charge. Just let us know within 48 hours of receiving the marker.

Because our own craftsmen design and engrave every memorial in our shop, we control the quality from start to finish. If you have questions about your memorial at any stage, from the first drawing to final placement, we are always glad to talk them through with you.

In most cases, yes. Families are generally free to buy a headstone from the monument company they choose, rather than from the funeral home or cemetery.

Cemeteries do have rules about the size, color, and type of monument they allow, and some charge fees to set a marker. Before you buy, check with the cemetery where the monument will be placed. We are happy to help you review those rules so your memorial is approved without delay.

There may be. Many cemeteries charge setting fees or require permits before a memorial can be placed. Those fees are set by the cemetery, not by us, and they vary from one cemetery to the next.

We share clear, upfront pricing for everything we provide, and we can help you find out what your cemetery requires. That way, you know the full cost of your memorial before it is ever ordered.

Most headstones are ready within 30 to 45 business days after you approve the final drawing of your marker. The drawing shows the layout, lettering, and design, so you can review every detail before production begins.

Special orders, such as premium markers that are not in stock, can take longer. When that is the case, we will tell you the expected timeline up front, so you can plan with confidence.