Oldham monument realizes that there are a lot of decisions to be made at this difficult time. Selecting a memorial to honor the life of a loved one is an important and personal decision. The following is a helpful guide that will walk you through the monument creation process. This is a great place to start before going to the Create Your Monument link.
Step By Step with Oldham Monument – Basic Questions
- Who is the monument for?
- What names are to be on the monument?
- Would you like the maiden name on the monument?
- What are the dates to be on the monument?
- Would you like the married date on the monument?
- Will the names on the monument face east or west?
- Where (city and state) is your loved one being laid to rest?
- What cemetery and where in the cemetery?
Choose Monument Style:
UPRIGHT
- The upright style comes with a base.
- Customized top: Straight, Oval or SERP (serpentine). Click here to view options
- Choose the following finish for the upright style:
Polish 2: front and back are polished (sides and top are rough)
Polish 3: front, back and top are polished (sides are rough)
Polish 5: all surfaces are polished
WEDGE
- Wedge-style monuments are seen with or without a base.
- Customized top: Straight, Oval or SERP (serpentine) Click here to view options
- The standard finish on the wedge style is a polished front and a sawn or smooth back. Or you may have:
Polish 2: front and back are polished (sides and top are rough)
Polish 3: front, back and top are polished (sides are rough)
Polish 5: all surfaces are polished
FLAT MARKER
Flat or “grass” markers are usually set above the ground. However, they can be set with the top level or flush with the ground.
BEVELED MARKER
Beveled markers are similar to the wedge monument that lays close to the ground. It is slightly raised on the top end.
SPECIAL ORDER SHAPES
You are not limited to monuments in the shapes shown above. We can create a monument in just about any shape you can imagine. If you would like a custom-shaped monument, please give us a call so we can help you create that one-of-a-kind memorial. Click here to view options
Choose Stone Color:
Memorials need to be designed with longevity in mind and at Oldham Monument we use only the highest quality granites to ensure this. Granite not only come in an extensive range of colors but is among the hardest and most durable natural elements that the earth has to offer. Click here to view color options
Design
By clicking on the “Create your Monument” button below you will be directed to our design software.
Other things to consider:
What type of design elements are you looking for?
- Flowers, symbols, crosses, etc.
- Faith, occupation, or hobbies, etc.
- US Veteran
- Vase
- Pictures – Ceramic or Etched
(Must have high quality photos. Etching can only be done on the black granite.)
Additional Items available:
Angels, Garden Stones
Click here to view options
Watch our
Oldham Monument
video that shows how
a monument is crafted!
Crafting a Monument Video
Installation
We research each cemetery as a service to you ensuring your monument’s size, shape, and placement satisfy the regulations of your loved one’s resting place. Oldham Monument provides installation of your monument (although, some cemeteries will do the foundation). The size and depth of the foundation is determined for the size of the monument.
Watch our Oldham Monument video that shows how a monument is installed!
Installation Video
Recognize and commemorate the past by keeping the memory alive. A visual and permanent reminder in stone helps us hold dear those whose lives we have shared and serves as inspiration for all who follow.