Personalized Memorials
Custom Monuments That Tell Your Story
Create a lasting tribute as unique as your loved one with our custom monument design services. From traditional to contemporary, we craft monuments that honor their memory with beauty and dignity. Serving Ada, Oklahoma, Wylie, Texas, and surrounding areas since 1936.
What Makes a Monument Custom?
A custom monument is more than just stone and engraving—it's a personalized reflection of a life well-lived. At Gifford Monument Works, we've been helping families in Ada, Oklahoma and Wylie, Texas create meaningful memorials since 1936. Every custom monument we craft tells a unique story through carefully chosen design elements, materials, and personalization options.
Whether you're looking for a military monument with emblems and service details, a contemporary design that breaks from tradition, or a classic memorial with intricate details, our experienced craftsmen work closely with you to bring your vision to life. We serve families throughout Oklahoma and North Central Texas, delivering monuments to cemeteries across both states.
Endless Design Possibilities
Every detail is crafted to honor your loved one's unique story
Granite Colors & Materials
Choose from over 40 granite colors including classic blacks, elegant grays, warm reds, and unique specialty stones.
Explore color options in calculator →Typography & Lettering
Select from traditional serif fonts, modern styles, or custom lettering that reflects personality and heritage.
Symbols & Emblems
Religious symbols, military insignia, fraternal emblems, nature scenes, and custom artwork—all hand-engraved.
Shapes & Sizes
Traditional upright monuments, flat markers, slant markers, or unique custom shapes that stand out beautifully.
Learn about flat markers →Decorative Details
Floral borders, carved roses, scenic etchings, and decorative accents that add beauty and meaning.
Porcelain Portraits
Weather-resistant photo ceramics that preserve your loved one's image with stunning clarity and permanence.
Add a photo portrait →Our Custom Monument Design Process
Consultation & Vision
We begin by understanding your loved one's story, preferences, and your vision for their memorial. Visit our Ada, Oklahoma or Wylie, Texas showroom, or we can meet with you at the cemetery. We'll discuss design options, review pricing, and share our portfolio of previous work.
Design & Approval
Our designers create a detailed proof showing your monument's exact specifications—dimensions, layout, engraving, and all design elements. You'll have time to review and request any changes. We won't proceed until you're completely satisfied with the design.
Expert Craftsmanship
Your monument is carefully crafted by skilled artisans using time-honored techniques and modern precision tools. Each piece is hand-cut, shaped, and engraved with meticulous attention to detail—a tradition we've perfected since 1936.
Professional Installation
We coordinate with the cemetery, handle all permits, prepare the foundation, and professionally install your monument. Our team ensures everything is level, secure, and meets all cemetery requirements throughout Oklahoma and Texas.
Average Timeline: 8-12 weeks from design approval to installation
Why Choose Gifford Monument Works
Serving Ada, Oklahoma and Wylie, Texas with compassion, quality, and integrity
Expert Craftsmanship
Over 80 years of monument-making expertise passed down through generations.
Family Heritage
Family-owned and operated since 1936, serving Oklahoma and Texas with pride.
Timely Service
We respect your timeline and deliver quality work when you need it.
Quality Guaranteed
Every monument is crafted with precision and backed by our quality guarantee.
Custom Monument Pricing
Every custom monument is unique, so pricing varies based on size, granite selection, design complexity, and additional features.
Small Markers
$1,500+
Flat or small upright monuments, basic engraving
Standard Monuments
$3,000+
Most popular size, custom design, quality granite
Premium Memorials
$6,000+
Large monuments, specialty granite, complex designs
Factors That Affect Price:
- Size & Weight: Larger monuments require more material and labor
- Granite Selection: Premium colors cost more than standard options
- Design Complexity: Custom shapes and detailed carvings increase labor
- Add-ons: Porcelain portraits, bronze emblems, vases, or specialty finishes
Or call us for a personalized consultation: (580) 332-1271
Serving Oklahoma & North Central Texas
From our locations in Ada, Oklahoma and Wylie, Texas, we serve families throughout both states. We travel to cemeteries across Oklahoma and the Texoma region for consultations, installations, and monument maintenance services.
Service Area includes: Ada, Durant, Ardmore, McAlester, Shawnee, Norman, Sherman, McKinney, Plano, Allen, Frisco, and surrounding communities throughout Oklahoma and North Texas.
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