Honest 2026 pricing from a manufacturer that has been making monuments in Ada, Oklahoma since 1936. No funeral home markup, no salesmanship — just what the stone actually costs.
In Oklahoma, buying directly from a monument manufacturer, here is what each type starts at — fully personalized, installed, and warranted:
From $1,204
Flush-to-ground
From $2,800
Standard size, any granite color
From $4,258
Two names, matched design
These are starting prices. Final cost moves up with size, granite color, engraving complexity, and any added options. We give every family a Not-to-Exceed quote, which means the number we put in writing is the ceiling on what you will pay.
For comparison, the same monuments through an Oklahoma funeral home commonly run 40–60% higher. Read the markup breakdown →
From $1,204
Flush-to-ground granite plates, typically 24"×12" or 24"×14". Cemetery-approved across nearly all Oklahoma sections, including all "lawn" and "memorial garden" sections that prohibit upright monuments. The most affordable option that still uses solid granite and proper engraving.
Price moves up with larger plates (36"×14" runs ~$1,800+), specialty colors, and laser-etched portraits.
From $1,600
Granite markers with a raised front edge (bevel) or a sloped front face (slant). Slightly more material than a flat marker, more visual presence, still low-profile enough for cemeteries with size restrictions.
A common mid-tier choice for families who want something more substantial than a flat marker but cannot install an upright.
From $2,800
Traditional standing monument with a polished die (the upright face) set on a granite base. Standard sizes start around 24" wide × 24" tall on a matching base. Custom shapes, religious symbols, scenic etchings, and porcelain portraits all available.
Larger uprights (30" or 36" wide) run $3,400–$4,200. Premium granite colors like deep black or pearl blue add 10–20%.
From $4,258
A single upright die that holds two names, typically for a husband and wife. More material, more design work, and significant cost savings versus two separate monuments. Standard companion dies are 36"–48" wide.
Custom shapes, heart-and-rose carvings, hand-engraved scenery, and built-in flower vases each add modest cost. Premium granite color is the single biggest swing factor.
From $7,500
Larger, multi-piece monuments for family plots — pillar-style, sculpted, with benches, with multiple dies, or fully custom one-off designs. Sky's the limit on size and complexity.
Custom design work, sculpting, and specialty installation all factor in. We provide a detailed quote after the design conversation.
The single biggest factor. A 30" upright costs noticeably more than a 24" upright — more granite, larger base, larger foundation. Doubling the size roughly doubles the granite cost.
Standard gray and pink granites are the most affordable. Black, blue pearl, mahogany, forest green, and other premium colors add 10–25% because of higher import costs and lower quarry yield.
Simple sandblast names and dates are included. Laser-etched portraits, hand-carved scenery, religious symbols, and custom art add cost in proportion to the labor involved. Long epitaphs do not add much; portraits do.
Installation is included in our Oklahoma service area. For cemeteries outside that radius we add a coordination fee for shipping and partnering with a local installer. Cemetery foundation fees, if charged separately by the cemetery, are paid directly to the cemetery.
We do not nickel-and-dime. The starting prices above include everything below:
We will quote a Not-to-Exceed price you can take anywhere for comparison. No pressure, no sales script.
Gifford Monument Works · Manufacturer since 1936 · Ada, Oklahoma