1. Size: Do you prefer a small ground marker or a
large slanted or upright monument? Will the marker be
for a single or double grave? Some cemeteries
have restrictions for marker size.
2. Shape: Would you like a standard memorial or a
“one-of-a-kind” design?
3. Color of granite: For example, do you prefer a light
gray, midnight black, deep green, or a red stone?
4. Engravings: What style of lettering would you like and
where would you like it placed?
5. Etchings: Would you like an etching of the family farm
or your favorite hobby? Maybe your handwritten
signature?
6. Photographs: Are there any special photographs you
would like to include?
7. Accessories: Would you like vases, a veteran’s plaque,
or a bench by the monument?