1. A Conversation
It all begins with learning about the individuals who have passed. The more I understand their life, the better I can translate their spirit into stone. I value listening to stories, memories, and the details that make each person unique—often shared through photographs and conversation.
2. Choosing the Stone
Each type of stone has its own character, and selecting the right material is an important part of the process. Slate, marble, granite, limestone, and rose quartz each offer distinct qualities. Considerations include scale, color, and surface, all chosen to suit the individual being remembered.
I work closely with some of the finest quarries in the country, allowing me to source stones of exceptional quality.
3. Design
Rather than relying on templates or generic fonts, every memorial is designed from the ground up. Shape, lettering, layout, imagery, and epitaph are carefully considered and composed to create a memorial that is both personal and enduring—a true work of art.
4. Carving
Once the design is approved by the cemetery, the stone is ordered and carving begins. Each letter is precisely transferred to the stone and cut by hand using traditional V-cut lettering techniques.
5. Setting
After the carving is completed, the memorial is ready to be set. Installation is scheduled with the cemetery, and the stone is delivered and placed—often by me personally. This is frequently an emotional day for families, and it is deeply meaningful to see the finished memorial standing in its final place, where it will endure for generations.