What is included in the price of a monument?

When you purchase a monument from Gifford Monument Works, our transparent pricing includes comprehensive services to create and install your memorial. Understanding what's included helps you budget appropriately and avoid surprises.

Standard Inclusions

Design Services: Professional design consultation with our memorial artists, multiple design proofs and revisions until you're satisfied, and expert guidance on style, size, and materials.

Inscription & Engraving: All standard text engraving including names, dates, epitaphs, and inscriptions. Basic decorative elements like borders, corner designs, and simple floral patterns are included.

Fabrication: Complete monument fabrication using your chosen granite, precision cutting and shaping, polishing and finishing, and quality inspection before delivery.

Delivery & Installation: Professional delivery to your cemetery, coordination with cemetery staff, foundation installation (when required by cemetery), monument setting and leveling, and final cleanup.

Potential Additional Costs

Some customizations may incur additional fees:

• Custom Artwork: Original hand-carved designs, laser-etched photographs, custom emblems
• Porcelain Portraits: Permanent photo ceramics
• Bronze Elements: Bronze plaques, military emblems, or decorative pieces
• Rush Production: Expedited manufacturing timelines
• Extended Service Area: Installations beyond 100-mile radius
• Cemetery-Specific Requirements: Unique foundation specifications or special installation requirements

What's Not Included

Certain cemetery-mandated fees are separate:

• Cemetery setting fees or perpetual care fees
• Cemetery foundation requirements beyond standard specifications
• Special permits or inspections required by cemetery

Pricing Transparency

At Gifford Monument Works, we provide complete, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. Your quote will clearly itemize all costs, explain any additional options, and detail what's included in your base price. We believe in honest, straightforward pricing that respects your budget and helps you make informed decisions.