Thoughtful planning is necessary before buying
a monument, as it is a huge investment of money. The monument builder you
choose should have an extensive display of monuments, so that you have a variety
of choices. Polchinski Memorials gives you information on things like size, material
used, color, and design to look for when buying a monument.
Things to look for when buying a monument
1. Material used: The
most common materials are granite, bronze and marble.
2. Color of the
monument: Among the materials mentioned, granite has a range of colors
including gray, black, red, pink, brown, green, and blue. Marble is also available in white and gray.
3. Size of monument: The
larger the size, the more the cost of the monument. You can select the size
within your budget.
4. Styles and
designs: Different styles of monuments available are Upright monuments, Slant
markers, Bevel markers, and Flat markers.
Among them Slant and Bevel markers are midway in height
between flat markers and upright monuments.
Upright monuments come in a variety of styles, shapes and
sizes, as they are the largest when compared to others. The designs in flat
markers are restricted to small areas. Also, there are wide varieties of design
options available, that can range from a standard marker to a custom design.
5. Cost: Monuments
are priced according to size, color of material, design and installation cost.
Compare different pricing options and choose the best. Make sure that your
monument builder offers a proper warranty on the finished product.
Polchinski Memorials:
For more than 125 years, Polchinski Memorials has been helping families
create highly personalized family memorials, monuments, headstones and
mausoleums that are a true reflection of a life well lived. To schedule an
appointment, call at 203-413-1345 or
914-984-4198 or fax at 914-769-4155. You
can send mail at info@polchinskimemorials.com.
Office is located at 7 West Stevens Ave, Hawthorne, NY 10532. For more
information, visit http://www.polchinskimemorials.com.
