Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my own stone for my project?
Yes, we can use your stone for engraving, provided it has a smooth, flat face which is large enough for the engraving that you want.

Do you have stones suitable for engraving?
Yes, we have stones of all sizes, shapes, and colors which have been specifically chosen for us because they are suitable for engraving.

How do you determine the cost of a project?
Cost is determined based on the size of the stone you want to engrave, what you want engraved on it, and how the stone has to be moved.

Can you deliver a stone that is too large for me to carry?
Yes, we are able to deliver stones that weigh up to 1500 pounds. We can also arrange for delivery by crane truck if the stone is too large and/or too heavy for us to handle.

Is there a charge for delivery?
Yes, there is an extra charge for delivery and installation.

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Where will you deliver stones?
We will deliver stones within a 50 mile radius of Traverse City, Michigan. Smaller stones may be shipped via the U.S. Postal Service.

Will you engrave monuments and markers?
Yes, we carry four styles of markers: flat, bevel, slant, and upright. We carry two colors in each style: black and gray.

What is included in the price of a marker?
When you purchase a polished granite marker in black or gray, the price includes basic engraving: last name, first name, middle name, date of birth and date of death. Extra images, concrete foundation, delivery and installation are extra.

Can you provide a concrete foundation for my marker?
Yes, you must contact the caretaker of the cemetery and we will provide a concrete foundation based on the cemetery’s requirements.

Will you deliver and install my marker?
We will deliver and install markers and monuments within a 50 mile radius of Traverse City, Michigan.

Can you engrave a death date on a marker that was purchased elsewhere?
No, we only engrave death dates on markers which were originally purchased from us. There is an extra charge for this service.

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