September 15, 2022
At Summit Memorials we understand that after losing a loved one, the grieving process can be very difficult and amidst all this, handling the formalities of a funeral can be challenging. Hence, to make the process of choosing a headstone seamless and less taxing, we have set very clear and precise pricing criteria based on the type of headstone you choose.
Although several materials are used to make headstones, the most common are granite headstones. This naturally occurring stone is available in several colours. These include:
Each colour is quarried in a different country and along with their appearance, these stones also vary in quality. For example, the Blue Pearl is quarried in Norway and is a coarse grain granite while the Regal Red is a medium grain granite quarried in India.
As far as the price of the headstone is concerned, it varies with the colour and type of granite you choose. In addition to these, the following factors also affect the final price of the headstone.
Not all granite is created equally. To provide you with more options, at Summit Memorials, we have several options that you can choose from. Some types of granite are more durable than others. However, if you decide to choose a headstone we offer, you will not have to worry about the durability of the product.
While designing, we ensure that the monuments will last for a lifetime. We provide a written guarantee that states that the granite will never crack or deteriorate from exposure to the elements. It also states that the lettering and design will remain legible for all time. The best part is that there is no time limit on the guarantee and no deductible.
This goes without saying. The larger the piece of granite, the more it will cost. The final cost of the headstone is affected by the height, width and thickness of the granite.
In addition to this, the type of headstone you choose will also play an important role in determining the cost. Flat markers are usually more cost-effective as they tend to be smaller while uprights and pillows usually include a base which helps protect the monument but does come at a higher cost.
Granite comes in a variety of colours sourced from many different places around the world. For example, Black Granite is usually sourced from China, India or Africa, Blue Pearl comes from Norway, and Stanstead, Grey comes from Canada and the United States. Because of the location, the yield of the quarry and quarry operating costs, the colour of the granite will vary in price.
Note that the prices are susceptible to changes in currency.
Both of these factors affect the pricing of the monument. If you require an upright monument that is polished on all 5 sides instead of just the front and back (the sides would be rock pitched) it will cost more. The reason being is that since more sides need to be polished, it will take more time for the monument to be completed.
The shape of the monument is also something to consider. If you go with a standard shape (usually referred to as a serp top) it will be less expensive than something that is a custom shape which will take more time to carve out.
Let us help you honour your loved ones in the best way possible. Our specially trained staff tries to make the toughest time of your life a little bit easier by providing high-quality memorial services and products. The headstones that our craftsmen build are the best in the business. The granite headstones we provide in Alberta and Saskatchewan are guaranteed to never wear out or crack due to normal elements and weather conditions.
At Summit Memorials, we provide our customers with premium quality and well-crafted monuments, headstones, tombstones, and grave markers. For more information about our services, visit our website or contact us here today.
