GRANITE, ARTWORK & PERSONAL DETAILSEvery detail.
Every detail.
Entirely theirs.
A favorite flower. A familiar phrase. A stone with a character all its own. Bring those details together to create a memorial that feels unmistakably personal.
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THE ART OF REMEMBRANCEMeaning is found
Meaning is found
in the details.
01 / THE STONE SETS THE TONEA color.
A color.
A character.
Explore 26 natural granite colors in our collection. Choose a color, see its natural character, and bring it into your design concept.
YOUR SELECTED GRANITE
Bahama Blue
Flowing movement. Remarkable depth.
Bahama Blue brings a distinctive blue-gray character to a memorial. Its natural movement becomes part of the design, from the broad face of a companion monument to the curve of a single upright.
Design with Bahama BlueThese samples show natural granite color and grain. Lighting and screens affect appearance, and each stone varies. Review physical samples with our designers before your final selection.
02 / THE THINGS THEY LOVEDA symbol.
A symbol.
A whole story.
Faith, favorite flowers, a meaningful scene. Explore our library of meaningful artwork. Search a subject or design number, then add your chosen artwork to your memorial idea.
Two-dimensional line designs are for sandblasting and can be used with your selected Bahama Blue. More line symbols are available in the studio. Have a particular design in mind? Send it to our experienced designers.
1 artwork designs
Have a different design in mind? Bring a photograph, a drawing, or a design you love. We can explore the right direction together.
Submit your own designArtwork © Design Mart. Scale, placement, and engraving details are confirmed with our designers.
03 / WORDS WORTH KEEPINGTheir name.
Their name.
Your words.
A family name gives a memorial its identity. Individual names, dates, and a personal inscription bring the story closer.
Pair a traditional family name with classic serif lettering, clean lines, or a script accent. Try a style here, then continue in the studio to add the words that belong to your family.
AN INSCRIPTION MIGHT BE
A favorite saying. A line of faith.
A simple expression of love.
THE LETTERING STUDY
EXAMPLE INSCRIPTION · BAHAMA BLUE
Traditional proportions and a familiar, formal character.
Continue with this letteringStyle study only. Your family name, chosen style, and granite color carry into the studio. Exact lettering and spacing are reviewed with your design.
04 / FORM, TEXTURE & FINISHBeyond
Beyond
the ordinary.
A meaningful shape can be as personal as an inscription. Explore how silhouette, sculpture, and coordinated details can work together in your memorial.
Explore distinctive memorials
MEMORIAL DESIGNAn expressive silhouette
Curved form, an engraved border, and coordinated vases.
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MEMORIAL DESIGNSculpture with meaning
A sculpted angel and a polished inscription panel.
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MEMORIAL DESIGNA family presence
A broad inscription area and a coordinated granite base.
Save this inspirationChoose a starting point, then discuss the form, material, and details with our experienced designers.
Portraits & cameos
A favorite photograph can be the starting point for a laser-etched portrait on black granite or a photo cameo on your chosen stone. Bring the clearest original image you have and discuss its placement and treatment.
Finish & contrast
Explore a polished face, textured edges, carved borders, or a sculpted detail. The stone, the shape, and the intended artwork guide the right combination.
The finishing details
Consider the base, vase placement, inscription borders, and space for future lettering. Each detail can be discussed as part of the overall design.
YOUR VISION. OUR PERSONAL ATTENTION.A remarkable life.
A remarkable life.
A fitting tribute.
Start with a design, a photograph, or a conversation with our design team.