Choosing a Monument .Steps when selecting a monument.

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Steps when Choosing a Monument

At first glance, selecting a memorial can seem a daunting task. With all of the different options and design combinations available it can be difficult to know where to start. The associates at Citywide Monument are experts in the design process and will work with you on individual level to ensure that you select the memorial that best suits your requirements. In order to provide you with the information that will help you make an informed decision, we have put together this brief overview outlining the key points in the memorial selection process.

1. Type of material:
There are two primary materials used for memorials, granite and bronze. Each can be customized to meet the individual design requests of the client. Often, the cemetery where the memorial will be placed will have regulations on what type of material that can be used. Citywide Monument is familiar with these requirements and can assist in this selection.

2. Budget:
The wide variety of memorial concepts available allow us to design a fitting tribute for whatever your budget may be. The design professionals at Citywide Monument will work through this process with you, ensuring that you are aware of all of the options available.
When determining the cost of a monument, four main factors come into consideration:

Material – Typically either granite or bronze, however other types of materials are available.
Size – The size of a monument is directly related to its cost. The larger the monument, the greater the amount of material, production, and transportation costs involved.
Color – If granite is selected as your memorial material, the color you chose will have an effect on the cost of the monument. The difference in cost for different colors of granite is based on its availability and where it is quarried. The fact that there are 100′s of different colors of granite available usually means there is one that can meet both your appearance and budget requirements.
Design – With modern technology, the design options for your memorial are almost endless. Monument design can range from a simple, standard marker to a custom design wholly unique to the individual. The level of design chosen will effect the overall price of the monument.

3. Monument Style:
If granite is selected as your memorial material, there are several different styles of monuments available. Each style can be customized to meet your individual requirements. As with the type of material allowed, cemeteries typically have requirements on what type of monument style is allowed. Citywide Monument is familiar with the individual requirements of each cemetery and can assist you in making sure that the monument style you select fits with these regulations.

" The staff at Citywide Monument helped our family go through a most difficult process of selecting a memorial to highlight the achievements of our dearest Mother"
-Judy S.