Custom granite headstones for Fort Worth families — designed around what matters to you, installed at the cemetery, backed by a lifetime warranty. Serving the DFW area from Wylie, TX since 1936.
Choosing a headstone is one of the most meaningful decisions a family makes. You deserve a monument company that treats every memorial like it matters — because it does.
We serve Fort Worth and all of Tarrant County from our Wylie, Texas location — and we have been doing this since 1936. Our design process is fully remote — no trip to a showroom required. Everything happens by phone, email, and digital proof that you approve before anything is cut.
Tell us the cemetery name and we'll confirm exactly what they allow before you commit to anything. We've worked with Oakwood Cemetery, Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Rose Hill Cemetery, and dozens of other Fort Worth-area cemeteries.
The monument industry in the DFW area has changed a lot in 90 years. Funeral homes mark up monuments 40–60% over wholesale. We sell factory-direct. That gap matters when you're trying to honor a loved one without overpaying.
Every cemetery in Fort Worth has its own size requirements, material rules, and installation process. We handle the coordination so you don't have to. Here are the cemeteries we work with most often in Tarrant County:
Grand Ave, Fort Worth
Fort Worth's oldest active cemetery, established in 1879. Includes both historic upright sections and newer lawn sections requiring flat markers. We are familiar with the individual section rules and can confirm what your plot allows.
Upright & flat — varies by sectionSamuels Ave, Fort Worth
One of Fort Worth's earliest burial grounds, dating to the 1850s. Primarily a historic preservation site. Monument approvals may require additional coordination. We have experience with the review process here.
Historic designation — advance coordination requiredN. Sylvania Ave, Fort Worth
A large, active Fort Worth cemetery with multiple sections, varying rules by section. Many areas allow upright monuments; some require flat markers. We'll confirm the rules for your specific section before quoting.
Multiple sections — rules varyNW Fort Worth area
A well-maintained, active cemetery serving northwest Fort Worth. Both upright and flat marker sections available. We coordinate directly with the Rose Hill office on foundation and installation scheduling.
Upright & flat — standard coordinationSouthwest Fort Worth
Large, well-established memorial park in southwest Fort Worth. Many sections are lawn-maintenance style requiring flat markers. We confirm rules and handle the permit process.
Mostly flat markers — confirm per sectionArlington, Keller, Mansfield, North Richland Hills
We install across Tarrant County — Arlington, Keller, North Richland Hills, Mansfield, Haltom City, and beyond. Tell us your cemetery and we'll find out the rules.
Full Tarrant County coverageAll styles available in 40+ granite colors with custom engraving and full cemetery installation included.
The classic choice for Fort Worth and Tarrant County cemeteries. Personalized with names, dates, portraits, and custom artwork. We handle base installation at Oakwood Cemetery, Pioneers Rest Cemetery, and surrounding cemeteries.
From $2,800Required by many Fort Worth-area cemeteries for lawn maintenance. Set flush with the ground, fully personalized, available in all granite colors.
From $1,204A popular middle-ground — slightly raised for visibility, low enough to meet most DFW-area cemetery rules.
From $2,460Two names on one stone — designed for couples or side-by-side family plots at Tarrant County cemeteries.
From $4,258VA-compliant designs with military branch emblems, rank, dates of service, and decorations. Honoring Fort Worth's veterans.
From $2,800Custom shapes, soft artwork, gentle inscriptions. Approached with patience and care.
Custom quoteThese are real starting prices — factory-direct from the manufacturer. The same monuments through a Fort Worth funeral home typically run 40–60% higher.
From $1,204
24"×12" standard, any color, full engraving, installed
From $2,800
Standard size, any granite color, full engraving, base + foundation
From $4,258
Two names, matched design, full cemetery installation
Every quote includes a locked Not-to-Exceed price in writing. The number we send you is the maximum you will pay — no hidden add-ons after you approve the design. See our Value Engineering pricing page →
We carry 40+ granite colors. Here's how they break out by price tier:
Included at base price
Examples: Gray, Rose/Pink, Mahogany, Buff
Most common in DFW cemeteries. Durable, widely available.
+10–15% over base
Examples: Blue Pearl, Verde Butterfly, Impala Gray, Imperial Red
More visual character. Popular for portraits and scenic etchings.
+15–25% over base
Examples: India Black, Africa Black, Emerald Pearl, Paradiso Blue
Deep, rich tones. Black granite is the best choice for laser portrait work.
We can email high-resolution color photos of any granite in natural light. Call (972) 914-3272 or use our contact form to request samples.
The engraving is what makes a monument personal. We offer every technique in use today:
The traditional standard. Crisp, deep lettering and line art that holds up to Texas weather for decades. Included in base pricing for names, dates, and standard artwork.
A photographic-quality likeness of your loved one etched directly into the granite — black granite preferred. One of our most meaningful customizations and a popular choice with Fort Worth families.
Religious symbols, sports motifs, floral designs, wildlife scenes, custom silhouettes. We design everything digitally and you approve before anything is cut.
VA-approved branch emblems, rank insignia, campaign ribbons, and service dates. We handle all VA coordination for eligible veterans.
Fort Worth and Tarrant County have a deep military heritage — NAS Fort Worth JRB, Carswell Air Force Base, and decades of Army and National Guard service. We are proud to honor local veterans with monuments that reflect their service.
Every military monument includes correct branch emblems, rank insignia, dates of service, and campaign or decoration ribbons. We design to VA standards and can navigate Fort Worth National Cemetery's approval requirements on your behalf.
The VA provides a free headstone or marker for eligible veterans. We can help you apply for the VA-furnished marker, or create a private monument with military engraving if you prefer. Families frequently choose a private monument for its greater personalization options. Ask us about veterans options →
We serve families throughout Fort Worth and the entire Tarrant County area. Whether you're in Westside, the Cultural District, South Hills, Everman, or anywhere in Tarrant County, we install at your cemetery:
Serving all Tarrant County cemeteries. See our full DFW service area →
We've seen every type of stone, cemetery regulation, and family request. That experience is reflected in every monument we produce — and in the questions we know to ask before problems arise.
Portrait laser engraving from a photograph. We do this well and at a fair price. Clients are often surprised at the quality of the finished portrait on black granite.
Our Value Engineering packages give you a Not-to-Exceed price ceiling — in writing. No surprises after you approve the design. No per-letter fees, no retroactive charges.
We work directly with Fort Worth-area cemeteries on size requirements, foundation specs, permit applications, and installation scheduling. You don't have to navigate any of that.
Phone, chat, or contact form. Tell us what you're looking for and which Fort Worth-area cemetery. We'll confirm the cemetery's rules before any conversation about design.
We walk you through materials, sizes, shapes, and personalization options. All design work is handled by us — you don't need to know anything about the process.
You see a digital proof before anything is produced. Revisions are included until you're satisfied. Most families nail it in one or two rounds.
Your monument is crafted in granite — typically 4–6 weeks from proof approval. We update you when it ships from production.
We coordinate foundation prep, scheduling, and installation at the Fort Worth cemetery. We send photos when the monument is set.
Most Fort Worth monuments go from deposit to cemetery installation in 8–12 weeks. Here is where that time goes:
Design & proof
Design conversation, digital proof creation, revisions, and your approval.
Production
Granite cut, shaped, polished, and engraved at the workshop.
Coordination
We contact your Fort Worth cemetery, submit paperwork, and schedule foundation and installation.
Installation
Monument and foundation installed at the cemetery. Photos sent to you when complete.
Rush situations — call us directly at (972) 914-3272. Flat markers can sometimes be expedited.
"Gifford Monument handled everything — the design, the proof, and coordinating with the cemetery. I didn't have to figure any of it out."
Donna M.
Fort Worth, TX
"Fair prices, real people, and a monument that looks exactly like the digital proof they showed me. Couldn't ask for more."
James R.
Tarrant County, TX
"They've been doing this since 1936. That experience shows in every detail of the finished monument."
Susan K.
Fort Worth, TX
We understand that timing a monument purchase alongside other end-of-life costs is challenging. We work with families on a deposit-and-balance structure that makes the process manageable.
Pre-need families — those planning ahead for themselves or a spouse — often appreciate the flexibility of spreading the investment over time. Monument prices are generally lower when ordered before need, and the design process can be more relaxed.
(972) 914-3272 — call and let us know your situation. We will work something out.
No pressure. No rush. We'll listen first and give you real answers and a price you can compare.
Gifford Monument Works · Family-owned since 1936 · Serving Fort Worth, Texas from Wylie TX