Monument Finishes

Polished

Surface is polished to high gloss finish.

Steeled

Surface is blasted or ground to a flat textured surface.

Rock Pitch

Very rough and rock-like surface

Sawn

Flat surface typically on the sides or back of the marker.

Monument Shape/Profile

Serpentine

S shaped top that is slightly higher in the center than on the edges

Flat

Top of the stop is flat

Oval

Rounded top

Apex

Highest point in the center where four corners come together resembling a pyramid

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Panels

No Panel

Lettering is cut directly into the stone.

V-Line Panel

V-lines engraved into the stone creating around other engraving. Can be single line or double line panels that give contrast on the stone.

Frosted Panel

The panel is lightly sandblasted creating a lighter color for contrast inside the lines.

Polished Panel

A panel that is defined by lines but remains polished inside the lines.