Headstone Designs Monument Designs
The Process of Designing and Crafting a Memorial
Meeting with a Schlitzberger Memorialization Professional
Meetings can be conducted in person, by phone or by email. Basic information is collected such as who the memorial is for, where the memorial will be placed, and cemetery restrictions. Family preferences are collected including materials, color, size, style, budget, design elements, personalization, pictures and additional accessories such as vases.
Monument Design
Schlitzberger and Daughters will develop your ideas into a memorial option for your consideration. The design team then uses computer technology to design your monument. They will prepare a drawing reflecting your custom design along with a quote for your approval before any stonework begins.
Stencil Preparation
A rubberized stencil is created for your memorial. Careful inspection of the stencil is made for accuracy of spelling and layout preceding the placement of the stencil on the stone. The stencil is then affixed to the granite you have selected with a special adhesive. After the stencil is applied to the surface of the granite, the design process begins by exposing certain areas of polished stone to sandblast.
Ornamentation
An experienced craftsman hand sculpts roses and other ornamentation. Enhance the beauty and remembrance of your loved one with our exquisite headstone ornamentation. Our experienced craftsman meticulously hand sculpts intricate roses and other ornate designs, creating a truly unique memorial. Each piece is carefully crafted with the utmost attention to detail, ensuring a lasting tribute that honors your loved one’s memory.
Sandblasting
We have an automatic blaster and a non-automated room for shape carving. The automated one is for lettering and flat designs. The manual sandblast room is for shape carving.
Hand Chiseling and Texturing
V-sunk, U-sunk, and skin frost lettering is done in our shop. The V-cut method is always the most desirable for most stone colors. In other words, the stone is cut down to the point where it actually looks like the letter “V” in a cross section. Some companies will just scratch the surface of the stone and then use a black paint to make it appear deeper. After a few years, this paint fades, and the lettering is no longer as visible as it was.
Delivery or Shipping
The finished monuments or markers are then delivered to the local cemetery or crated and shipped to the desired destination.
If you have questions about Headstone Designs and Monument Designs, please contact us. We would be happy to help you.
Only the Best Granites
We use only the best granites to design and build the finest memorials.
Award Winning Designs
Nationally certified and winner of many prestigious awards
Best Customer Service
Personalized and attentive customer service is our trademark
We Sell Direct to the Public
We offer our products and services direct to the public at reasonable prices.
Let Us Help You
If you have questions, please feel free to call or email us.
LOCATIONS
Houston Main Office
6859 Lawndale
Houston, Texas 77023
telephone (713) 926-1785
toll free (800) 460-1159
facsimile (713) 926-1787
La Marque Sales Office
2501 Main
La Marque, Texas 77568
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Houston Office Hours
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IMPORTANT NOTICES:
- Schlitzberger & Daughters Monument Company does not install outside of the greater Houston-Galveston area and surrounding counties.
- Schlitzberger & Daughters Monument Company does not ship monuments out of Texas.
- Due to the differing requirements of cemeteries, and the parameters of size, material, and items such as vases, photos and medallions, you must contact Schlitzberger & Daughters Monument Company for pricing information.