The purpose of this page is to give helpful information about frequently asked questions in the memorial and cemetery industry.
FAQ'S
Where should I begin ? Because I have never done this before.
Honestly, designing and buying a new memorial is not something we do that often or know much about. In fact some people may only do this once in a lifetime so it may be intimidating at first. Seaside Memorials can help guide you through all the details and decisions needed to design a new memorial for your loved one. Just contact us and we will help answer any questions you may have and let you know how to get started.
Why doesn't the website have prices ?
Our website does not have pricing due to the fact that every new memorial has its own unique elements. These elements include size, shape, color, finishes, lettering/designs and installation. Although some of these differences may be subtle, it still has an impact on the final price. After all these specific elements have been decided we will give you an exact price. We can however give you a free estimate over the phone or by email.
How much does a normal memorial cost ?
The total cost of a new memorial can range greatly due to the size, shape, color, finishes, lettering/designs and installation. Just like a gemstone on a piece of jewelry, there are many different grades of granite & marble. So memorials can range from $300 to $12,000. It depends on all of the individual components of a new memorial that determine the final price.
Do I need to come in and see you in person or can we do all of this over the phone and email ?
We offer multiple options for placing a new memorial order. We have helped many families purchase a new memorial but have never met them in person. We understand that we all live busy lives and may not have the enough time to make a visit to our office. Or you may not live in the area but want to place an order because we are close to the cemetery where your loved one rests. Although we prefer to meet in person, we do have options to help you in almost any situation. Just give us a call during business hours and we can give you your options.
The button below will display a catalog with many different laser engraved scenes and designs. These designs can only be engraved on black granite. This catalog is provided by our granite quarry in Georgia. All the designs have an item number so if you see something you like then let us know and we may be able to use it on your new memorial.
The button below will display a catalog with traditional (sandblast) engraved designs. These designs can be engraved on any color of granite. This catalog is provided by our granite quarry in Georgia. All of the designs have an item number so if you see something you like then let us know and we may be able to use it on your new memorial.
The button below will display a catalog of different types of memorial benches. All of these benches are available in different sizes and granite colors. This catalog is provided by our granite quarry in Georgia. All of the benches have an item number so if you see something you like then let us know the number and we can give you a price quote.
The button below is a nice resource for finding loved ones in the cemetery. This is a worldwide search tool and is very helpful in doing genealogy searches. Most searches have photos of the headstones in the cemetery along with the obituaries.
The buttons below will show you a videos of out granite quarry. This is to give you insight on how large of an operation a granite quarry can be. Our granite quarry builds thousands of beautiful memorials every year. It is a very intense and time consuming process which takes a large number of employees working together with attention to detail in mind. Due to all the different options when designing a memorial, the quarry builds each order from scratch. This is one of the many reasons why the process takes the time it does. Thanks for your patience and enjoy the videos.
How the granite is cut at the granite quarry.
How the granite is polished at the granite quarry.
How the granite is shaped at the granite quarry.
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