Cemetery Monument Finishes: Exploring the Artistry and Elegance

When it comes to memorializing a loved one, choosing the right cemetery monument finish is essential. At Schlitzberger and Daughters Monument Co., we understand the importance of creating a lasting tribute that reflects the unique personality and spirit of the individual. With our wide range of cemetery monument finishes, we offer the opportunity to create a truly personalized and exquisite memorial.

Polished Finishes: Reflecting Timeless Beauty

Our polished finishes exude a smooth surface with a high gloss, mirror-like shine. This classic option provides a timeless elegance and showcases the natural beauty of the granite. Perfect for those seeking a sophisticated and polished look, our polished finishes create a captivating memorial that captures attention.

Sawed Finishes: Embracing the Natural Stone

For those desiring a more organic and rustic appearance, our sawed finishes offer a smooth surface with the subtle dull look of the natural stone. This finish beautifully highlights the raw and untouched beauty of the granite, creating a memorial that harmonizes with nature’s elements and stands the test of time.

Steelled Finishes: Embracing Lightness and Texture

If you seek a finish that appears lighter and frosted, our steeled finishes are the perfect choice. With a smooth surface that exudes a frosted appearance, this option adds a touch of uniqueness and texture to your monument. The lightness of the steel finish creates a captivating contrast against the rich color of the granite, making it a truly eye-catching choice.

Rock Pitched Finishes: Embracing the Art of Handcraftsmanship

For those who appreciate the artistry of handcrafted finishes, our rock pitched finishes offer a rough surface that showcases the intricate textures created with hammer and chisel. This finish embraces the old-world charm and captures the essence of traditional craftsmanship. Each line and curve speaks of the dedication and care put into the creation of the memorial, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tribute.

At Schlitzberger and Daughters Monument Co., we understand that selecting the perfect cemetery monument finish is a deeply personal and meaningful decision. Our team of skilled artisans are here to guide you through the process, ensuring that your loved one’s memory is honored with the utmost care and craftsmanship.

Choose from our range of exquisite cemetery monument finishes, and let us help you create a memorial that will stand as a timeless testament to the life and legacy of your loved one. Contact us today for more information or to begin the journey of designing a truly remarkable tribute.

Cemetery Monument Finishes – Types of Carving

• Flat Carving: Outline only, without shape.
• Shaped Carving: Textured and dimensional.
• Simple Carving: Simplistic flower or leaf design.
• Band Carving: Continuous carving around memorial.
• BAS Relief Carving: 3 Dimensional, Very complex and expensive.
• Complicated Carving: Complex designs and heavy carvings

Cemetery Monument Finishes – Types of Etching

• Etching designs must be on either black, deep red or dark mahogany granite material. Etchings are not suitable for gray or white granites. They are exceptionally beautiful on Paradise Black, Dakota Mahogany, and Canadian Mahogany.
• Use etching designs when your picture requires a lot of detail
• Etching designs are permanent, just not as deep as sandblasted carving
• Complexity of design and size of memorial determine etching cost.  We are capable of etching any design into granite that you want to create.
• Designs, pictures, scenes and portraits may be plain or colored etched
• Plain etching results from the natural color of the granite appearing through the granite polish.
• Color etchings are created from using different colors of special lithochrome paint in a plain etching.

Cemetery Monument Finishes – Panel Types

The different kinds of panels that are used for lettering are called “Family Name Panels” and “Inscription Panels”.

• Family name panels may be placed on the front and back side of an upright monument. This must be indicated when you order. We assume all engraving and etching are on the front of the marker unless otherwise specified.
• The finish for a panel may be frosted or polished.
• Frosted-finish panels will appear to be lighter than the granite color and not shiny.
• Polished-finish panels will have a high gloss, mirror like shine