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The following commonly-asked questions are provided for consumers, but should also be helpful for retailers interested in learning more about our unique, natural monuments:
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What type of material are the monuments made from? How much do they weigh?
Our monuments are crafted from a minimum of one-inch thick reinforced concrete (GFRC) replicated rock and are hollow and open at the bottom. Their rugged, natural beauty is surpassed only by their strength. Large enough at 60-110 pounds to be considered a true "monument," yet small enough to be relocated elsewhere if necessary (with the exception of the much heavier "Estate Size" Monuments), each model is manufactured to withstand 9,000psi (pounds per sq. inch) of compression pressure and freeze-thaw conditions to make for a lasting memorial for future generations.
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How durable are the monuments over time?
The monuments are so similar to natural rock that you can expect them to wear in the same way. In fact, over the months and years they actually will take on an even more natural appearance with the benefit of the elements (i.e., sun, rain, snow). A national expert in the restoration of monuments made from marble, granite and other traditional materials has estimated reinforced concrete monuments such as these will last 100-150 years before requiring any restoration work (the same amount of time that applies to material such as marble and granite monuments). |
What's the difference between a Memorial and Personal Monument?
Our Memorial Monuments are manufactured with an internal moisture-proof, 240 cubic-inch urn, easily accessed and hand-tightened from underneath to add the satchel of ashes or cremated remains (also called cremains) in the privacy of one's home (simple instructions are included with each monument shipped). The slightly lower-priced Personal Monuments (without an internal cremains urn) can fittingly memorialize at home someone who has had a traditional funeral, but is buried at a cemetery too distant to visit frequently. These monuments are also popular with surviving family or friends whose loved ones have been cremated, but whose ashes have been scattered on land or at sea. In addition, depending on a chosen cemetery's policies regarding above-ground memorials, a personal monument can be an attractive and more natural alternative to a headstone. |
What colors can the monuments be ordered in?
All our Memorial and Personal Monuments are professionally hand-colored by a team of artisans and can be ordered in sandstone , gray-brown ,light granite or Slate Grey. These acid-stained colors are 1/8" deep, but can be scratched if done with force. If you notice any scratches in your monument after it arrives or after unpacking or placing it in your landscaping, a touch-up kit with a special glaze and instructions can be shipped to you. Remember, real stone has many imperfections. Minor scratches in your monument from unpacking or installing it will likely not be noticed, especially over a period of time after the natural elements (sun, rain, wind) lend their own unique weathering to it. |
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