What monuments are made of.

Over the past centuries many different types of material have been used to create memorials. Today, marble, granite and bronze are the most commonly used materials, quarried from points all over the globe. Both marble and granite are natural materials quarried from the ground, while bronze is a man made metal that is comprised mostly of copper and zinc.

At Grove Monuments, we recommend using granite for the following reasons:

-A wide range of colors available from all over the world

-Engraving techniques allow for unlimited design options

-Ability to vary finishes allows for unique design styles

-Durability

The National Park Service has researched erosion rates of national granite memorials such as Mt. Rushmore. They found that granite wears at the rate of 1 inch every 10,000 years

To view the selection of granite we offer, please click on the link below.

Granite Options

Once you have an idea of the granite options that you would like for your monument, let us continue with Step Four: Finish Options

Step Four: Finish Options