Memorial design
See the memorial as it will stand.
Design a granite marker in minutes. Watch it update live. Know the price before you decide. No pressure.
See the stone standing. Approve. Then a 50% deposit starts the cut. Call (703) 831-1202.
Live studio preview of an upright granite memorial — our product, not a stock photo.
Firm quote before you pay
If the shop cannot match the approved design, the deposit is returned.
How we work
Design → approve → cemetery check → deposit → cut → set.
Step 1
People
Who we are honoring — names, dates, cemetery.
Step 2
Stone
One of six shapes. Premier Choice is already honorable.
Step 3
Carving
Faith, nature, service — snap to the stone.
Step 4
Review
See it standing. Share with family.
Step 5
Deposit
50% to start the cut. Balance before setting.
Six stone shapes
Starting guides only. A firm quote comes before any deposit.
Upright single
An upright single is a vertical granite tablet, usually on a base, designed for one person.
From $4,200
Upright companion
An upright companion is a wider vertical tablet laid out for two names, often spouses.
From $7,800
Slant
A slant memorial has a sloped face, typically 16–18 inches high, set on a base.
From $3,100
Bevel / pillow
A bevel (pillow) marker is a low granite piece, higher at the back than the front.
From $2,400
Flat / flush marker
A flat or flush marker sits level with the ground and is common where uprights are not allowed.
From $1,600
Memorial bench
A memorial bench is a granite seat, sometimes with a back, that can carry names and a verse.
From $6,200
Frequently asked questions
What does Monument Maker do?
Monument Maker lets families and funeral-home staff design a granite memorial in a live 3D studio, see a clear price guide as they choose options, and pay a deposit when they are ready. A monument shop then cuts and sets the stone.
How much does a headstone cost?
Guide bands (not a locked cart): flat markers often start around $1,200–$2,400, slants and bevels $2,200–$4,200, upright singles $3,400–$7,200, companions $5,800–$11,500, and benches $4,800–$9,200. Color, lettering, carvings, portraits, and cemetery setting fees change the total. You always receive a firm quote before any deposit.
How long from design to setting?
Most standard granite memorials move from approved design and deposit to setting in about 6–12 weeks, depending on stone, cemetery approval, and weather. The studio states the next milestone at checkout.
Can I design from home?
Yes. Start a memorial design online, share a link with family, and a shop designer can lock production details. You can also book a guided design if you prefer someone to walk with you.
Do you work with funeral homes?
Yes. Staff can enter a case, import a CSV, or (later) connect Passare, FrontRunner, or Tribute. We never scrape another system. Names and dates flow once into the stone.
What if the cemetery has rules?
Each cemetery pack can limit size, finish, and emblems. The studio blocks options that would not be approved, and explains the switch in plain language.
Is the picture I see what will be cut?
Yes. Every letter and carving maps to a production path we export as SVG, DXF, and a shop ticket. If something cannot be sandblasted, the studio warns you before you approve.
Do I pay everything up front?
No. A 50% deposit starts cutting. The balance is due before setting. Guide prices are not a charge until you approve a firm quote.
Who owns the carving artwork?
Premier Choice and catalog art are commissioned or licensed with no attribution requirement. Client photos need written consent before any portrait etch.
Who is this not for?
We do not sell bronze plaques in this version, and we do not set stone outside a partner shop’s area. Custom sculpture beyond the six stone shapes is quoted separately.