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SOULGARDENMONUMENTS

Monument making

A monument is the centrepiece of the grave as a whole and often determines the impression it makes.

Monuments made to individual order

Our experienced team of designers and stonemasons is at your service in creating a unique memorial that faithfully reflects the personality of the departed and your family's message. Our specialists, who have been making monuments since 2002, will give you valuable advice and see your project through to completion. Working with you step by step, we give the greatest attention to every detail: from the sketch to the installation.

We make and install monuments throughout Latvia. To see our work in Riga's cemeteries and our office address, visit the Monuments in Riga page.

Monuments by SoulGarden Monuments – value preserved for generations

150+types of monuments to suit every taste
20+types of natural stone for making monuments
8+European-brand grave accessories
3+year quality guarantee on the installation of grave fixtures

Making a monument involves many stages

Specialist consultation and planning

A free consultation with a specialist to assess the burial plot, listen to your wishes and plan the work.

Specialist consultation

Design development

A design sketch of the monument or grave, a 2D computer mock-up and a 3D sketch of the monument, bringing your ideas and wishes to life – from the choice of material, fittings and accessories down to the finest detail – before the monument is made.

Design development

Making your order

The chosen grave design or monument is made in the stone-working workshop, the accessories and engraving are agreed, and a trial assembly is carried out.

Making your order

Installation

Once the order has been made in the workshop, we install it in line with all the required norms and standards, with a quality guarantee.

Monument installation

Get a free consultation

Specialists who have worked in this field since 2002 will give you valuable advice, promptly locate the grave even without you being present, listen to your wishes and offer different options for carrying out the work.

Reviews from our clients

Google reviews

I would like to thank SoulGarden and project manager Inese Dimdāne for carrying out our project so professionally. Based on my specifications, they developed a bespoke design for a granite memorial complex, made and installed it, and renovated the old graves. Although a few practical issues arose during the project, all of them were resolved calmly, with a willingness to look for and find the best solutions. It was important to me that my wishes were taken into account at every stage of the project. I was satisfied with the final result. Thank you for your responsible approach, the quality of your work and the care you took in carrying out such an important project for my family.

Such a humane and kind attitude!!! Your colleague Inese spent about an hour on the phone supporting me and giving me directions so that I could find my grandmother's resting place in the vast Forest Cemetery (Meža kapi). I could not have done it without you! Thank you!!!!

A professional team, high-quality materials, and in every price range (types of marble, glass, bronze elements, etc.). SoulGarden carried out the full cycle of work for me, from a drawing on paper to 3D (I liked this very much, because I could immediately understand how the whole group of graves would look in reality and make changes to the overall view to choose the most suitable option), to making and installing the sculpture (Italy)/monument (Latvia), including the planting. Excellent communication, execution and quality of work. Thank you.

I would like to express my enormous gratitude to Soul Garden Monuments for their professionalism, sense of responsibility and truly heartfelt approach to their work. I have been working with them for about 3 years now. As I live abroad, it was very important for me to find a company I could fully trust with the care of my relatives' graves. Soul Garden Monuments always do the work to a very high standard and thoroughly, and after every cleaning they always send a detailed photo report. This gives great peace of mind and confidence that everything is in order. Last year we decided to fully reconstruct the burial plot and install new monuments. For this important work we chose Soul Garden Monuments and have not regretted it once. The result exceeded all our expectations. The work was done to a very high standard, beautifully and precisely within the agreed time. I would particularly like to mention how easy and comfortable communication with the company was throughout the process. They always answered calls and messages, and responded patiently and professionally to all our questions, wishes and details. We were very pleased with their service, their attitude towards clients and the quality of the work. I wholeheartedly recommend Soul Garden Monuments to anyone looking for a reliable and professional company. Many thanks to the whole team for your work, your care and your high level of professionalism.

I wholeheartedly recommend this service, whether you need a designer's advice, improvements to a grave or simply routine cleaning. I especially recommend it to those who live far from their ancestors' graves. In my case, I have not lived in Latvia for a very long time and contacted the service by phone. What amazed me most, in a good way, was that after we had agreed on the services I needed and the price, I received confirmation that half of the work had been done before I had even made the first payment. The quality is high, the prices are reasonable, and the attitude is very positive and understanding. I would especially like to mention Inese, who manages and organises it all, and whose suggestions and vision matched exactly what was best to do. Now that the grave has been turned from a jungle into a well-kept garden, I hope for a long-term cooperation, and I wish this service to keep up its present standard and to grow. For illustration, I am attaching photographs from before and after the cleaning and improvements.

Ansis Silins review

The grave design was developed according to our vision and complemented with professional advice. A kind, responsive attitude and good cooperation. The work was completed ahead of the agreed deadline and the result was more than satisfactory. Thank you to Inese and the whole team!

I would like to thank Soulgarden and the project manager Inese Dimdāne for carrying out our project so professionally. Based on my specifications, they developed an individual design for a granite memorial ensemble and made, installed and renovated the old graves. Although a few practical problems arose during the project, they were all resolved calmly, with a willingness to look for and find the best solutions. It was important to me that my wishes were taken into account at every stage of the project. I was satisfied with the final result. Thank you for the responsible approach, the high-quality work and the careful handling of a project so important to my family. Such a humane and kind attitude!!! Inese, a member of staff, spent about an hour on the phone supporting me and giving me directions so that I could find my grandmother's resting place in the large Forest Cemetery (Meža kapi). Without you I would not have managed it! Thank you!!!! A professional team, high-quality materials and in all price ranges (types of marble, glass, bronze elements, etc.) SoulGarden carried out the full cycle of work for me, from the drawing on paper and 3D (I really liked this, because I could immediately see how the whole group of graves would look in reality and make changes to the overall view to choose the most suitable option) to making the sculpture (Italy)/monument (Latvia) and installing it, including the planting. Excellent communication, execution and quality of work. Thank you. I would like to express my enormous gratitude to Soul Garden Monuments for their professionalism, responsibility and truly heartfelt approach to their work. I have been working with them for about 3 years now. As I live abroad, it was very important for me to find a company I could fully trust to look after my relatives' graves. Soul Garden Monuments always does the work to a very high standard and thoroughly, and after every cleaning they always send a detailed photo report. This gives great peace of mind and confidence that everything is in order. Last year we decided to completely reconstruct the burial place and install new monuments. We chose Soul Garden Monuments for this important work and have not regretted it once. The result exceeded all our expectations. The work was done to a very high standard, beautifully and precisely on schedule. I would particularly like to mention how easy and comfortable communication with the company was throughout the whole process. They always answered calls and messages, and responded patiently and professionally to all our questions, wishes and details. We were very satisfied with their service, their attitude towards clients and the quality of the work done. I warmly recommend Soul Garden Monuments to anyone looking for a reliable and professional company. Many thanks to the whole team for your work, care and high level of professionalism. I unreservedly recommend this service, whether you need a designer's advice, improvements to a grave or simply routine cleaning. I especially recommend it to those who live far from their ancestors' graves. In my case, I have not lived in Latvia for a very long time and contacted the service by phone. What astonished me most, in a positive sense, was that after we agreed on the services I needed and the price, I received confirmation that half of the work had been done even before I had made the first payment. The quality is high, the prices are reasonable and the attitude is very positive and understanding. I would especially like to mention Inese, who manages and organises everything, whose advice and vision matched exactly what was best to do. Now that the graves have been turned from a jungle into a well-tended garden, I hope for long-term cooperation and wish this service to keep up its current standard and to grow. For illustration, I am attaching photographs from before and after the cleaning and improvements. The grave design was developed according to our idea and supplemented with professional recommendations. A kind, responsive attitude and good cooperation. The work was completed ahead of schedule and the result is more than satisfactory. Thank you to Inese and the whole team! Thank you so much for creating a special monument for our daughter. Both the materials and the work - everything was of the highest standard. Thank you also for your kindness. At this difficult time, all of this meant a great deal to us. Many thanks to Inese for the high-quality work, responsiveness and patience! You managed to bring my idea to life in stone! The result is excellent! Thank you for the cooperation and the outstanding result! I am very pleased with the work done! A wonderful and understanding team who will always advise on how best to do things and support you through the most difficult and tragic period of life. A creative and individual approach, great experience, modern technology and an unrivalled sense of style! I recommend them! I am writing to express my enormous gratitude to the staff of SOULGARDEN and personally to Inese Grudiņina for creating such fantastically beautiful graves. A joy for the eyes and the heart! Such talented and careful work!!!!! Thank you!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! Huge thanks to Inese and her team for the professional, high-quality work. Especially for the original design idea, which resulted in a very elegant monument that surpassed what we had envisaged. Thank you for listening to our wishes, for the helpful advice on choosing plants and for the kind and responsive attitude throughout the work. Very high-quality work, down to the smallest detail. An individual consultation, where all the client's wishes are heard and every detail is discussed. The final result is exactly what we wanted. Kind and warm service. Knowledgeable specialists. We recommend them to everyone! Thank you to Inese and her team! We are very satisfied! Thank you for the successful cooperation! Professionalism, the ability to listen, hear and understand our wishes — that is INESE! Thanks to her advice and many years of experience, we received a beautifully adorned grave. THANK YOU!!! I recommend them with all my heart — tasteful, high-quality and on time. Anita and Ivars.

Irina Pizane review

I would like to thank Soulgarden and the project manager Inese Dimdāne for carrying out our project so professionally. Based on my specifications, they developed an individual design for a granite memorial ensemble and made, installed and renovated the old graves. Although a few practical problems arose during the project, they were all resolved calmly, with a willingness to look for and find the best solutions. It was important to me that my wishes were taken into account at every stage of the project. I was satisfied with the final result. Thank you for the responsible approach, the high-quality work and the careful handling of a project so important to my family. Such a humane and kind attitude!!! Inese, a member of staff, spent about an hour on the phone supporting me and giving me directions so that I could find my grandmother's resting place in the large Forest Cemetery (Meža kapi). Without you I would not have managed it! Thank you!!!! A professional team, high-quality materials and in all price ranges (types of marble, glass, bronze elements, etc.) SoulGarden carried out the full cycle of work for me, from the drawing on paper and 3D (I really liked this, because I could immediately see how the whole group of graves would look in reality and make changes to the overall view to choose the most suitable option) to making the sculpture (Italy)/monument (Latvia) and installing it, including the planting. Excellent communication, execution and quality of work. Thank you. I would like to express my enormous gratitude to Soul Garden Monuments for their professionalism, responsibility and truly heartfelt approach to their work. I have been working with them for about 3 years now. As I live abroad, it was very important for me to find a company I could fully trust to look after my relatives' graves. Soul Garden Monuments always does the work to a very high standard and thoroughly, and after every cleaning they always send a detailed photo report. This gives great peace of mind and confidence that everything is in order. Last year we decided to completely reconstruct the burial place and install new monuments. We chose Soul Garden Monuments for this important work and have not regretted it once. The result exceeded all our expectations. The work was done to a very high standard, beautifully and precisely on schedule. I would particularly like to mention how easy and comfortable communication with the company was throughout the whole process. They always answered calls and messages, and responded patiently and professionally to all our questions, wishes and details. We were very satisfied with their service, their attitude towards clients and the quality of the work done. I warmly recommend Soul Garden Monuments to anyone looking for a reliable and professional company. Many thanks to the whole team for your work, care and high level of professionalism. I unreservedly recommend this service, whether you need a designer's advice, improvements to a grave or simply routine cleaning. I especially recommend it to those who live far from their ancestors' graves. In my case, I have not lived in Latvia for a very long time and contacted the service by phone. What astonished me most, in a positive sense, was that after we agreed on the services I needed and the price, I received confirmation that half of the work had been done even before I had made the first payment. The quality is high, the prices are reasonable and the attitude is very positive and understanding. I would especially like to mention Inese, who manages and organises everything, whose advice and vision matched exactly what was best to do. Now that the graves have been turned from a jungle into a well-tended garden, I hope for long-term cooperation and wish this service to keep up its current standard and to grow. For illustration, I am attaching photographs from before and after the cleaning and improvements. The grave design was developed according to our idea and supplemented with professional recommendations. A kind, responsive attitude and good cooperation. The work was completed ahead of schedule and the result is more than satisfactory. Thank you to Inese and the whole team! Thank you so much for creating a special monument for our daughter. Both the materials and the work - everything was of the highest standard. Thank you also for your kindness. At this difficult time, all of this meant a great deal to us. Many thanks to Inese for the high-quality work, responsiveness and patience! You managed to bring my idea to life in stone! The result is excellent! Thank you for the cooperation and the outstanding result! I am very pleased with the work done! A wonderful and understanding team who will always advise on how best to do things and support you through the most difficult and tragic period of life. A creative and individual approach, great experience, modern technology and an unrivalled sense of style! I recommend them! I am writing to express my enormous gratitude to the staff of SOULGARDEN and personally to Inese Grudiņina for creating such fantastically beautiful graves. A joy for the eyes and the heart! Such talented and careful work!!!!! Thank you!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! Huge thanks to Inese and her team for the professional, high-quality work. Especially for the original design idea, which resulted in a very elegant monument that surpassed what we had envisaged. Thank you for listening to our wishes, for the helpful advice on choosing plants and for the kind and responsive attitude throughout the work. Very high-quality work, down to the smallest detail. An individual consultation, where all the client's wishes are heard and every detail is discussed. The final result is exactly what we wanted. Kind and warm service. Knowledgeable specialists. We recommend them to everyone! Thank you to Inese and her team! We are very satisfied! Thank you for the successful cooperation! Professionalism, the ability to listen, hear and understand our wishes — that is INESE! Thanks to her advice and many years of experience, we received a beautifully adorned grave. THANK YOU!!! I recommend them with all my heart — tasteful, high-quality and on time. Anita and Ivars.

Ilze review
IlzeGoogle

I would like to thank Soulgarden and the project manager Inese Dimdāne for carrying out our project so professionally. Based on my specifications, they developed an individual design for a granite memorial ensemble and made, installed and renovated the old graves. Although a few practical problems arose during the project, they were all resolved calmly, with a willingness to look for and find the best solutions. It was important to me that my wishes were taken into account at every stage of the project. I was satisfied with the final result. Thank you for the responsible approach, the high-quality work and the careful handling of a project so important to my family. Such a humane and kind attitude!!! Inese, a member of staff, spent about an hour on the phone supporting me and giving me directions so that I could find my grandmother's resting place in the large Forest Cemetery (Meža kapi). Without you I would not have managed it! Thank you!!!! A professional team, high-quality materials and in all price ranges (types of marble, glass, bronze elements, etc.) SoulGarden carried out the full cycle of work for me, from the drawing on paper and 3D (I really liked this, because I could immediately see how the whole group of graves would look in reality and make changes to the overall view to choose the most suitable option) to making the sculpture (Italy)/monument (Latvia) and installing it, including the planting. Excellent communication, execution and quality of work. Thank you. I would like to express my enormous gratitude to Soul Garden Monuments for their professionalism, responsibility and truly heartfelt approach to their work. I have been working with them for about 3 years now. As I live abroad, it was very important for me to find a company I could fully trust to look after my relatives' graves. Soul Garden Monuments always does the work to a very high standard and thoroughly, and after every cleaning they always send a detailed photo report. This gives great peace of mind and confidence that everything is in order. Last year we decided to completely reconstruct the burial place and install new monuments. We chose Soul Garden Monuments for this important work and have not regretted it once. The result exceeded all our expectations. The work was done to a very high standard, beautifully and precisely on schedule. I would particularly like to mention how easy and comfortable communication with the company was throughout the whole process. They always answered calls and messages, and responded patiently and professionally to all our questions, wishes and details. We were very satisfied with their service, their attitude towards clients and the quality of the work done. I warmly recommend Soul Garden Monuments to anyone looking for a reliable and professional company. Many thanks to the whole team for your work, care and high level of professionalism. I unreservedly recommend this service, whether you need a designer's advice, improvements to a grave or simply routine cleaning. I especially recommend it to those who live far from their ancestors' graves. In my case, I have not lived in Latvia for a very long time and contacted the service by phone. What astonished me most, in a positive sense, was that after we agreed on the services I needed and the price, I received confirmation that half of the work had been done even before I had made the first payment. The quality is high, the prices are reasonable and the attitude is very positive and understanding. I would especially like to mention Inese, who manages and organises everything, whose advice and vision matched exactly what was best to do. Now that the graves have been turned from a jungle into a well-tended garden, I hope for long-term cooperation and wish this service to keep up its current standard and to grow. For illustration, I am attaching photographs from before and after the cleaning and improvements. The grave design was developed according to our idea and supplemented with professional recommendations. A kind, responsive attitude and good cooperation. The work was completed ahead of schedule and the result is more than satisfactory. Thank you to Inese and the whole team! Thank you so much for creating a special monument for our daughter. Both the materials and the work - everything was of the highest standard. Thank you also for your kindness. At this difficult time, all of this meant a great deal to us. Many thanks to Inese for the high-quality work, responsiveness and patience! You managed to bring my idea to life in stone! The result is excellent! Thank you for the cooperation and the outstanding result! I am very pleased with the work done! A wonderful and understanding team who will always advise on how best to do things and support you through the most difficult and tragic period of life. A creative and individual approach, great experience, modern technology and an unrivalled sense of style! I recommend them! I am writing to express my enormous gratitude to the staff of SOULGARDEN and personally to Inese Grudiņina for creating such fantastically beautiful graves. A joy for the eyes and the heart! Such talented and careful work!!!!! Thank you!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! Huge thanks to Inese and her team for the professional, high-quality work. Especially for the original design idea, which resulted in a very elegant monument that surpassed what we had envisaged. Thank you for listening to our wishes, for the helpful advice on choosing plants and for the kind and responsive attitude throughout the work. Very high-quality work, down to the smallest detail. An individual consultation, where all the client's wishes are heard and every detail is discussed. The final result is exactly what we wanted. Kind and warm service. Knowledgeable specialists. We recommend them to everyone! Thank you to Inese and her team! We are very satisfied! Thank you for the successful cooperation! Professionalism, the ability to listen, hear and understand our wishes — that is INESE! Thanks to her advice and many years of experience, we received a beautifully adorned grave. THANK YOU!!! I recommend them with all my heart — tasteful, high-quality and on time. Anita and Ivars.

Andis Araks review

I am very pleased with the work done! A wonderful, understanding team who will always advise on the best way to do things and support you through the most difficult and tragic time of your life. A creative and individual approach, great experience, modern technology and an unrivalled sense of style! I recommend them!

Inese Nogina review

I am writing to express my enormous gratitude to the staff of SOULGARDEN, and personally to Inese Grudiņina, for creating fantastically beautiful graves. A joy for the eyes and the heart! Such talented and careful work!!!!! Thank you!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

Huge thanks to Inese and her team for the professional, high-quality work. Especially for the original design idea, which resulted in a very elegant monument that exceeded what we had envisaged. Thank you for listening to our wishes, for the helpful advice on choosing plants and for your kind and responsive attitude throughout the whole process.

Ilze review
IlzeGoogle

Very high-quality work, down to the smallest detail. An individual consultation where all the client's wishes are heard and every detail is discussed. The end result is exactly what we wanted. Kind and warm service. Knowledgeable specialists. We recommend them to everyone! Thank you to Inese and her team! We are very pleased!

Thank you for the successful cooperation! Professionalism, the ability to listen, hear and understand our wishes — that is INESE! Thanks to her advice and many years of experience, we received a beautifully adorned grave. THANK YOU!!! I recommend her wholeheartedly — tasteful, high quality and on time. Anita and Ivars.

Ivars Jonans review

Many thanks to Inese, the head of “Soulgarden”, and to the staff for their sensitivity and for beautiful, tasteful work.

Anna Muhka review

I am grateful to Soulgarden for developing the project and landscaping my loved ones' grave. Everything was done not only to a high standard but also very beautifully. While the project was being developed, we received valuable advice that helped us choose the right stone and accessories. All the work was completed within the agreed time. Many thanks!

I came to SoulGarden Monuments Ltd after visiting several other firms that provide similar services. After meeting and talking with the head of SoulGarden Monuments Ltd, I no longer had any doubt about whom to entrust with designing and installing our family monument. An individual and highly professional approach, a large choice of materials and accessories, a clear understanding of the task and completion within the agreed time, and they can always be reached by phone — if you have any doubts or questions, they will help with a consultation or advice. Our family is endlessly grateful to all the staff of SoulGarden Monuments Ltd and personally to the head of the company, Inese Grudinina — a person with a big heart, refined taste and without doubt a true professional in her field! Don't hesitate! Turn to SoulGarden Monuments Ltd!

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I would like to thank you for looking after my family's grave in St. Michael's Cemetery (Miķeļa kapi) in Riga! It is so hard to find reliable, skilled people to help when you are far away and cannot do it yourself. Now I know I have found a company that will take care of this place, and that makes me indescribably happy and grateful! Excellent customer service and wonderful work! I highly recommend this company!

What does making a monument include?

Choice of materials

Granite, marble, fieldstone and other types of natural stone and materials. We will help you choose the most suitable one.

Choice of accessories

Bronze letters and numbers for monuments. Granite and bronze grave candle holders and vases. Stone and bronze figures, statuettes, crosses, polymer concrete vases, wrought metalwork and other grave landscaping accessories.

Stone processing

Finishing the details of a monument or memorial ensemble using various stone-working techniques.

Engraving

Lettering fonts for engraving, sample epitaphs, symbols and decorations on monuments and grave slabs. Various engraving techniques are available – handwork, sandblast engraving and laser engraving.

Portraits

Portraits engraved on the stone surface, portraits on glass and metal, photo-ceramic portraits.

Trial assembly

Before installation at the cemetery or handover of the order at the workshop, we carry out a trial assembly, which helps to check that the items to be installed match the design.

Order the service online

A monument can also be ordered online, remotely from anywhere in the world. We hold Zoom consultations, which bring together relatives in different places, agree the production process with you and provide video and photo reports of the installation.

Types of monuments in granite, fieldstone, glass

Simple-shaped monument in red granite

Rock-faced monuments of simple shape

The rock-faced monument is the most common type in Latvia. It is unobtrusive, fits naturally into the landscape of Latvian cemeteries and serves fully as a memorial gravestone for several centuries. Such a simple gravestone can also be made from a fieldstone split in half, leaving its unworked, natural “back”.

Classic polished monument

Polished, classic monument shapes

Classic monument shapes in polished granite are traditionally rectangular, with a straight or slightly rounded top. Such shapes are easy to look after, always look tasteful and are protected from corrosion; they also give a more substantial appearance, which, both visually and in fact, lends the whole composition a more costly and elegant feel.

Exclusive monument embellished with brass oak leaves

Exclusive monuments

To create an exclusive monument or burial plot complex, we listen carefully to each client's wishes, life story and memories, which form the basis of the memorial ensemble for the burial plot.

Standard fieldstone monument

Monuments from fieldstone

Bear in mind that when you order a gravestone made from a fieldstone, a great deal of effort and machinery is needed to obtain, work, transport and install such a piece of granite. But it is worth it, because in the hands of a good craftsman the result is striking and one of a kind.

Exclusive monument with a cross in granite and glass

Monuments made of glass

Monuments made of glass, or with glass elements set into the stone, are one of the newest and most popular trends in monument making. We create monuments of unique design in stone and glass that can express the most beautiful emotions and preserve them for ever.

A family grave with symmetrical monuments

Family monuments

Sometimes several family members are buried side by side in one grave. Monuments for such graves are usually made in 2 or 3 parts, so that a large enough area can be devoted to the memory of each person. We recommend designing such compositions so that the family's memorial ensemble as a whole is in harmony with the overall layout of the grave.

Heart-shaped monument with an engraved photograph

Heart-shaped monuments

A considerable number of monuments are heart-shaped. This is a special type of monument that expresses the deepest emotional bond, broken when a dear loved one is lost. Our specialists will help you include a special heart-shaped monument in the overall composition of the grave, with love and care for the finest details.

Heart-shaped monument with angels

Monuments with angels

Quite often a monument with an angel is dedicated to an especially beloved person whose path through life was a fateful one. Accepting the loss and placing it in the hands of higher powers of light seems to ease it a little, keeping the memory bright. Our range includes white marble angels as well as exclusive bronze and glass angels.

An individually designed memorial for a beloved pet

Memorials for pets

Our beloved pets are sometimes the only “family” members who help lonely people to go on living. Over the years we have made a wide variety of monuments for dogs, cats and other pets. We will help you to preserve your pet's memory with dignity and in keeping with your wishes.

Black granite gravestone with an angel

Grave borders and slabs

We offer a wide variety of ready-made grave borders and grave slabs, as well as made-to-order grave borders, casings and grave slabs for both traditional and urn burials. A grave slab with an inscription can be an alternative to a monument and serves the same purpose as one.

Monument with a heart-shaped bas-relief detail

Monuments with bas-relief carved elements

Monuments with a figure or symbol carved in bas-relief are among the most beautiful and most sought-after types of monument. The contrast between the black polished granite and the almost white unpolished part is so strong that it seems to be a different stone. Yet the whole is made from a single solid slab of stone, which ensures longevity and durability. We offer more than 300 different reliefs (bas-reliefs) – angels, floral motifs, religious symbols and nature scenes, made from high-quality Scandinavian granite.

Our team of professionals will help you choose the best memorial for your loved one

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a monument cost?

The price of a monument depends on several factors: the type of material, the size and the type of finish. A small monument with a simple finish costs from €400.00.

How do you choose a monument?

When choosing a monument, you need to consider what will be depicted on it, what message the monument itself will carry and how it will fit into the surrounding landscape – and, of course, the material it will be made from is important too.

Which material is best for making a monument?

Granite or fieldstone (which is also granite) is usually chosen for making a monument because of its longevity and durability. However, tufa, marble details and concrete elements are also possible.

When can a monument be installed after a recent burial?

A monument is never installed directly over the burial; it is placed as far as possible from the grave pit. So the exact timing of the installation does not really matter, as the process is not affected by the settling of the soil. A monument can be installed whenever the weather is suitable.

Can the names of 3 or more people be inscribed on a single monument?

In theory, the names of several people can be inscribed or engraved on one gravestone; you just need to choose a monument large enough for all the details to be legible.

How long does it take to make a monument?

A simple rock-faced monument can be made within 2–4 weeks, but please bear in mind that in spring there may be a queue for current work. We therefore recommend ordering a monument in good time, at least 3 months before the anniversary or the planned installation date.

Is it customary not to put up a monument until a year has passed?

This is a deep-rooted myth, as the process is not affected by the ground settling after a year. The practice has become established mainly because the year gives people time to recover emotionally after the funeral and to settle financial or inheritance matters.

Is it true that Chinese and Indian granite monuments are not suitable for our climate?

Yes, that is true. Chinese or Indian granite is comparatively cheaper, but after a couple of years serious problems appear: black stones turn grey, and veining, micro-cracks and stains appear on the polished surface.

Where can I order a monument made to my own wishes?

To order a monument made to your own wishes, you should turn to a designer, who can sketch everything on paper and create a project.

How do you make a beautiful, tasteful monument?

You need to decide in what style you would like the grave to be arranged – here an experienced grave landscaping specialist can help, someone who knows all the styles and will adapt them to your taste and wishes.

Where can I see a mock-up of the monument before it is engraved and made?

When making a monument, we offer several approval stages. First, the mock-up is agreed electronically before engraving: the letter size, font and layout on the mock-up. If the client wishes, we can also carry out a practical approval in the workshop, where the letters are laid out at full size on a cardboard template or on the finished monument and their arrangement is agreed.

How can a monument be made to match an existing one?

Any experienced craftsman, with the help of a designer, can make a monument similar to an existing one: measurements and an impression of the shape are taken from the existing monument, a matching grade of material is selected, and a similar, almost identical monument is made.

Where can I see examples of engravings and designs for monuments?

We offer a wide range of engraved images of all kinds for monuments; ask our specialists or see the examples in the gallery.

Where to order a fieldstone monument?

Fieldstone is also granite, and it is a suitable and beautiful natural material for a gravestone that preserves a loved one's memory. You can order fieldstone monuments from our workshop or from another company that makes fieldstone monuments.

How long does it take to install a monument?

Installing a small or medium-sized monument, including concreting, takes up to 2 hours. For larger monuments, fieldstones or complex, detailed monuments, installation can take up to 6 hours.

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