Upright monument in Barre Grey granite being set on its base: setting cushions, monument seal, then the tablet lowered into place

For funeral homes, cemeteries and monument retailers

Granite memorials, proofed before production

We manufacture granite monuments, markers and cremation memorials for funeral homes, cemeteries and monument retailers. You approve a proof before production starts, and we ship direct to the cemetery so you never hold stock.

For families

Planning a memorial for someone you love?

Our memorials are sold through local funeral homes and dealers. Tell us the cemetery and we will put you in touch with one near you.

From quarry to cemetery

Follow one stone through the process

The short version, from raw granite to a set memorial. The full 12-step walk-through is on the process page.

1

Quarry

Our quarry and manufacturing partners cut and polish the granite, in the color the family chose, into a blank.

2

Proof

We draw the design and send you a proof with a trade quote. Nothing goes into production until you approve the proof.

3

Letter and carve

In our Youngstown shop we lay out, letter, carve, etch and leaf the blank to the approved proof.

4

Ship

The memorial ships nationwide, direct to the cemetery.

5

Set

In OH, PA, NY and WV our own crews set it and file the permit. Elsewhere the cemetery or your local setter takes over.

Why partners choose Gemstone

A proof before production starts

The first 2 revisions are free. Nothing goes into production until you approve the proof.

Drop-ship to the cemetery

Markers in 4 to 6 weeks and uprights in 6 to 8 after proof approval, shipped nationwide.

Industry memberships

Members of MBNA, ICCFA, PLPA and WVFDA.

Online ordering is live

Account holders order and see the price list in the retailer portal.

Open a trade account

Tell us about your business and we reply within 1 to 2 days.