Personalization Options for Your Memorial
A memorial is much more than a name and a date. We offer fused glass art, photographic etchings, porcelain photos, custom engraving, and granite vases to make each one personal.
Hand-Made Fused Glass
Fused glass is the option that surprises people the most. Each piece is handcrafted in our workshop, not outsourced. The same people helping your family plan the memorial are the involved in making the glass, so the details actually match your vision.
The process involves layering colored glass pieces and firing them in a kiln at high temperatures, fusing everything into a single solid piece. The colors have a depth and glow that you really have to see in person to appreciate.
They're also tough. The panels hold up through Ohio winters and summers without fading or deteriorating the way some other memorial additions do.
Come see them at one of our showrooms. Photos don't do them justice.
Photographic Etchings
We use both hand-etching and laser-etching technology to transfer a photograph directly onto polished granite. The image becomes part of the stone itself.
Because the image is etched into the granite, it can't peel, fade, or weather away. Facial features, expressions, and fine details come through clearly.
The best source photographs are high-resolution images with good contrast and clear facial features. Our team can guide you in selecting or preparing the right photo for etching.
Porcelain Photos
If you want a full-color (or black & white) photograph on the memorial, porcelain photos are the way to go. These are ceramic panels fired at high temperatures, so they hold their color for decades and stand up to the weather.
Available in oval, rectangular, or custom shapes, and sized to fit your memorial. The full-color format captures skin tones, eye color, clothing, and background details.
The porcelain mounts directly to the stone and is built to last through Ohio's seasons.
Cast Bronze Accents
Cast bronze accents let you add a personal touch that ages well. Crosses, birds, flowers, military insignia, musical instruments, sports equipment, tools — the range is wide, and if you can describe it, we can probably find or create it.
Bronze weathers naturally and develops a patina that looks better with time, not worse. The pieces mount directly to the stone and hold up for decades.
Granite & Metal Vases
A flower vase is a simple addition that many families appreciate. We offer granite vases cut to match your memorial stone, or bronze and other metals that develop a patina over time.
Granite vases can be built into the memorial or mounted on the stone. Bronze and metal vases add contrast. Available in various sizes for fresh flowers or silk arrangements.
They give visitors a place to leave flowers when they come by.
Our Stone Selection
We're particular about stone. We select domestic and imported granites based on durability and color, and we reject material that doesn't meet our standards. The stone you pick will be out in the weather for a very long time, so it matters.
We carry blacks, grays, reds, pinks, and multi-colored granites. Come see them in person at any of our showrooms and we'll help you choose.
Choosing the Right Options
Some families pick one thing, like a fused glass panel or a photographic etching, and build around it. Others combine several options: glass for color, an engraved symbol for meaning, and a vase for flowers. There's no formula.
During a consultation, you can see samples, talk through what you're thinking, and get a sense of how different options work together.
Explore These Options in Person
The best way to understand these options is to see them in person. Visit one of our showrooms in Columbus, Westerville, Delaware, or Grove City.
Find your nearest showroom or schedule a personalization consultation today.