Memorializing a person is an intensely personal and emotional experience. At Cantele Memorials we offer unique and personalized memorials to suit any situation. Our designers and craftsmen can help you choose what type of memorial is the right one for you and your family. We assure you the highest quality monuments available so your loved one’s legacy will be appreciated for years to come.
Types of Memorials Available
Headstone
Headstones are the most common type of cemetery memorial used today. This consists of 2 pieces. The top piece is much larger and is called a “tablet.” The bottom piece is known as a “base.”
Slant Markers
Slant markers typically stand 16″ to 18″ in height with the front slanting or sloping back at a 45 degree angle.
Hickey Marker
A hickey marker is usually 24″x12″ on its face and 8″ high in the back sloping down to 7″ high in the front. This marker is traditionally used to mark the location of an individual on a family lot.
Columbarium
A columbarium is an above ground structure with the purpose of holding a loved one’s cremains. There are many different style, color, and size options for a columbarium but the most frequently ordered are the two-door size.
Flat Markers
Granite markers lay flush with the ground. They are generally 24″ x 14″ but can be larger depending upon individual cemetery or memorial park size requirements.
Bench
A bench made out of granite. Granite memorial benches serve as enduring memorials dedicating a park or other suitable location. “Monu benches” can also be used as cemetery memorials. Granite benches are growing in popularity as landscape furniture in private residences.
Mausoleums
A private mausoleum is a granite building with stained glass windows and a bronze door. There are also smaller versions available without doors or windows.