Choosing the Right Monument: Things to Consider

Choosing a monument, memorial or marker to honor a loved one should be carefully thought out beforehand.

To begin with, the cemetery you choose will have certain gravesite regulations that will affect what you can and cannot do. At Ocala Marble & Granite Works, we’re intimately familiar with each cemetery and memorial garden and their regulations, so we can advise and guide you properly in your selection regarding your compliance with these regulations. We have placed more than 20,000 monuments in cemeteries throughout Florida.

Once a cemetery or memorial garden has been chosen, there is a seemingly endless choice of monument options available to you – and we can show you examples of all of them. A good way to begin the design process is to think about the story you would like to tell about your loved one. The following details are often very important:

•    Your loved one’s Faith and Beliefs
•    Family Heritage
•    Special Interests and Accomplishments

Your loved one was unique. With this in mind, we can begin creating a memorial that’s as one of a kind as he or she was.

We can help you choose the monument type, stone color, size and shape that will best tell their story for generations to come. A fine etching or permanent photo of your loved one or an etching of a favorite scene or hobby they loved can be depicted.

Another important element is the selection of an Epitaph or Verse. This can be a simple and elegant touch – to be read and reflected on by future generations. 

At Ocala Marble & Granite Works, we will guide and assist you through the entire process. It’s our experience, care and attention to detail that sets us apart. Our best advice is to take your time – don’t rush – and allow the ideas and process to flow naturally. Often, simplicity is the key to a very beautiful, inspiring monument. Whatever you decide, we will help you create a loving memorial that your family will cherish and love forever.