A Lasting Place of Remembrance
Burial Monuments
A monument does more than mark a resting place. It creates a permanent tribute that honors a life, preserves a legacy, and provides a place for future generations to remember. Explore monument options and connect with a funeral professional who can help guide you.
Why Monuments Matter
A monument creates a permanent place of remembrance, helping preserve a loved one’s story, legacy, and connection to future generations.
Key Things to Know
- Creates a lasting place of remembrance
- Available in a variety of styles, shapes, and sizes
- Can be personalized with inscriptions, imagery, and memorial details
- Designed to reflect a loved one’s life and legacy
- Often serves as a place for future generations to visit, reflect, and remember
Finding the Right Monument
Burial monuments come in many forms, each offering a unique way to honor a life and create a lasting place of remembrance. Available styles may vary depending on cemetery requirements, memorial preferences, and the space available within a burial plot.
Explore the most common monument styles and the role each can play in creating a meaningful tribute. Your funeral professional can help you better understand the local options available to you.
Flat Markers:
Sit level with the ground for a clean, simple appearance. Available for both individuals and companions, offering a timeless tribute.
Bevel Markers:
Feature a gently sloped face that improves visibility while maintaining a low profile.
Slant Markers:
Provide larger inscription areas and increased visibility, with angled faces for additional artistic elements.
Upright Monuments:
Traditional cemetery monuments offering maximum design flexibility across shapes, sizes, colors, and finishes.
Specialty Memorials:
Architectural statements such as custom-shaped monuments, memorial benches, bronze markers, and mausoleums for unique places of remembrance.
Explore Monument Options
Granite Markers
Explore traditional flat, bevel, slant, and upright memorials.
Specialty Memorials
Discover non-traditional options like benches, custom shapes, and mausoleums.
Monument Accessories
Enhance the chosen memorial with portraits, medallions, and vases.
Monument Design Options
Learn how custom design, laser etching, and custom carvings work.
Monument Services
Understand installation, future care, and last-day lettering.
Why Families Choose a Monument
Create a Lasting Tribute:
A permanent space where family and friends gather, reflect, and connect.
Honor Family Connections:
Companion and family memorials commemorate shared relationships across generations.
Preserve Memories:
Inscriptions and artistic details permanently capture meaningful stories.
Support Future Generations:
Establishes a physical connection to heritage and family history.
Crafted for Longevity:
Premium natural granite and bronze engineered for lasting beauty.
Generations of Craftsmanship. Lasting Remembrance.
Creating a monument is an opportunity to preserve a story for generations to come. Through craftsmanship, artistry, and attention to detail, monuments become lasting tributes that reflect a loved one’s life, values, and legacy.
Behind every Wilbert monument is a team of specialists, design resources, and personalized support that help guide the process from concept to completion, making it easier to create a memorial that feels meaningful and uniquely personal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a marker and a monument?
Markers are typically smaller memorials (flat, bevel, slant), while monuments refer to larger upright structures or specialty memorials. Both offer lasting ways to honor a life.
Can a monument be customized?
Yes. Through specialized capabilities and accessories, families can incorporate custom artwork, portraits, laser etching, medallions, and unique shapes.
What materials are available?
Granite is preferred for its natural durability and beauty. Bronze and specialized stones are also available for specialty designs.
Are monuments available for couples?
Yes. Most styles offer companion options designed to honor two individuals together.
How do I know what is allowed in a cemetery?
Cemeteries maintain specific rules regarding sizes, materials, and styles. Wilbert works directly alongside trusted local funeral professionals to verify requirements before selection.
HONOR A LIFE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
Monuments create enduring places of remembrance where future generations can reflect, remember, and celebrate a life well lived. When you’re ready, take the next step by documenting your preferences and connecting with a funeral professional nearby to help bring your plans to life.