The Finest Memorials Begin With The Best Granite
At Spring Valley Monuments, we understand that the quality of our memorials starts with choosing the finest granite. We have an exclusive area partnership with Rock of Ages, which allows us to provide families with the highest quality granite available, backed by the best warranty. Our experienced stonemasons have a deep understanding of the unique qualities and characteristics of different types of stone from around the world. They examine each stone carefully and select the best piece to bring to life your memorial, while also ensuring that it will hold up to the elements.
You can trust us to create a stunning monument that honors your loved one and highlights the natural beauty of the stone.
What Do I Need To Know About Purchasing A Granite Memorial?
Granite Origin
While all granite is generally composed of the same igneous stone, there are many differences in quality. For example, there can be large variations in the porosity, grade, density, and color between different types of granite and many of these differences can be attributed to the region in which the stone was formed. At Spring Valley Monuments, we understand the importance of sourcing from a quarry with strict quality standards. Selections that feature imperfections such as streaks, knots, waves, cracks, fractures, and more should be rejected.
Design Matters
The design of your memorial will make a difference in which type of stone we recommend. Monuments that feature more detailed sculpture, for example, work best with tighter and finer-grained stone that can handle the carving process. For our detailed etching and portraits, we often recommend choosing a darker-colored granite that offers higher contrast and makes the design stand out. No matter what the requirements are for your memorial, you can trust that we will provide the highest quality stone available.
Cemetery Guidelines
When selecting and designing your monument, it is important to take into account the regulations for the individual cemetery where it will be placed. For example, certain cemeteries may have restrictions on the sizes for personalization or what types of memorial options are allowed. At Spring Valley Monuments, we are experienced in working within these guidelines, and we will take the time to research all regulations to ensure that your memorial is compliant.
Trusted Warranty
We understand that choosing a memorial for your loved one is a personal and meaningful process, and we want you to have peace of mind knowing that the monument you select will last for years to come. Our granite memorials come with a perpetual warranty that is underwritten by insurance or a dependable trust. Our Rock of Ages SEALMARK™ warranties are one of the best in the industry and are underwritten by the Wilmington Trust of Delaware. You can feel confident that not only will we help you through the design and creation process, but we will be there for you in the years to come. Read more about the Rock of Ages warranty here.
Professional Installation
At Spring Valley Monuments, our skilled experts are here to help you every step of the way, including the professional installation of your monument in your chosen cemetery. We take great pride in our work and ensure that the installation process for each monument goes smoothly so that your memorial can withstand the test of time. We understand that for our families, working with one company from start to finish creates a seamless experience with minimal stress.
Granite Color Options
- CAMBRIAN BLACK® granite
- STARLIGHT BLACK granite
- MIDNIGHT BLACK™ granite
- BLACK MIST™ granite
- LAURENTIAN GREEN™ granite
- BLUE GRAY® granite
- MEDIUM GRAY™ granite
- WHITE CHEROKEE™ marble
- BETHEL WHITE® granite
- CANADIAN MAHOGANY™ granite
- CRIMSON RED™ granite
- WILD ROSE™ granite
- CAMEO ROSE® granite
What Makes Rock of Ages Granite Special?
The Rock of Ages quarry is the largest operating deep-hole, dimension granite quarry in the world! Located in Barre, Vermont, it has been quarried since 1885, and is now over 600 feet deep. The stone in this quarry was formed over 400 million years ago and comes in a beautiful range of colors, making it ideal for creating monuments. Granite from the Rock of Ages quarry is of superior quality and has made them the premier memorial stone manufacturer. We are the largest retailer of Rock of Ages stone in the area and we continue to trust their granite for the families we serve.
Rock of Ages – A Warranty You Can Trust
At Spring Valley Monuments, we are proud to partner with Rock of Ages to offer our families the highest-quality stone available. The beautiful range of granite from Rock of Ages allows us to design and create stunning monuments that stand the test of time.
For our families that select Rock of Ages granite, we offer the Rock of Ages warranty. This exclusive warranty covers monuments for cracks, checks, and defects and can even be transferred to heirs or cemetery management. Select granites are also guaranteed to never fade or become discolored. The Rock of Ages warranty has no expiration date, and will last in perpetuity.
Accreditations and Associations
The stone that we purchased is not only beautiful in carved design; but a breathtaking sample of the finest quality of rock. There is no better company to honor your loved one than Spring Valley Monuments.